Cheesy Beef & Mozzarella Meatballs
Juicy beef meatballs with a gooey mozzarella center, served with a rich tomato basil dip – perfect for parties!
Equipment
- baking tray
- pan
Ingredients
- 12 ready-made beef meatballs 360g pack
- 50 g mozzarella divided into 12 pieces
- 300 g tub fresh tomato & basil sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6.
- Wet your hands, push a piece of mozzarella into the center of each meatball, then re-form the meat around it to enclose the cheese.
- Arrange the stuffed meatballs on a baking tray and cook for 15-20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, pour the tomato and basil sauce into a pan and gently heat, allowing it to bubble and reduce slightly.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, place a mini skewer in each one and serve with the warm sauce for dipping.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a medium-bodied red wine like Chianti, which complements the tomato and basil flavors in the sauce.
Nutrition values
Calories: 114 kcal | koolhydraten: 2 g | Eiwitten: 8 g | Vet: 8 g | Suiker: 1 g