Cheesy Italian Meatballs

Flavorful meatballs topped with mozzarella and cooked along with a simple tomato sauce. Serve with pasta or rice.

Category:

Main Dishes

Difficulty:

Medium

Serving:

6 people

Prep Time:

00:21

Cook Time:

29 min

Ingredients

Amount
Parmesan
2 OZ
Garlic Cloves, divided
3
Parsley
10 sprigs
Yellow Onion
6 OZ
Lean Ground Beef
12 OZ
Sweet Italian Sausage
4 OZ
Dry Breadcrumbs
2 OZ
Large Egg
1
Fine Sea Salt, divided
1.75 TSP
Black Pepper, divided
0.75 TSP
Dried Oregano, divided
2 TSP
Mozzarella Ball
5 OZ
Olive Oil
2 TBSP
canned Whole Tomatoes
28 OZ
Tomato Paste
1 TBSP
Sugar
1 TSP

Directions

  1. Cut Parmesan into cubes and peel 2 garlic cloves. Pick parsley leaves from the stems.
  2. Add Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and half of the onion to mixing bowl and chop for 8 seconds / speed 6. Use spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano and mix for 18 seconds / speed 4.
  4. Portion meatball mix into 16 balls, with lightly dampened hands, shape each portion into a ball and arrange in the deep steaming tray. Wash and dry the mixing bowl.
  5. Drain the mozzarella and cut into 16 pieces. Set aside.
  6. Peel the remaining garlic clove. Add garlic, remaining onion and oil to mixing bowl. Chop for 6 seconds / speed 6. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl.
  7. Remove the measuring cup, sauté for 4 minutes / 265°F.
  8. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper to mixing bowl.
  9. Attach the steamer set to the mixing bowl and steam for 20 minutes.
  10. Carefully lift the steamer lid and place a piece of mozzarella on top of each meatball, put the lid back, and cook for 5 minutes / 230°F / speed 1.
  11. Carefully remove the steamer set and set aside. Place the lid on the mixing bowl and purée the sauce for 6 seconds / speed 6.
  12. Serve the meatballs with the sauce. Enjoy your meal!