Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

• Handful fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ½ cup grated parmesan

• diced fresh mozzarella

• 16 oz canned chopped tomatoes

• Tomato purée

• Handful of basil

• Parmesan rind

Preparation

1. Over medium-low heat place chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, basil & Parmesan rind in a pot. Cook for around 35 minutes.

2. In a bowl combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, basil, oregano, egg and Parmesan cheese. Shape into golf sized shaped balls.

3. Place in the center of each meatball a piece of fresh mozzarella. Seal the meatball so when cooking the cheese doesn’t melt through.

4. Drizzle enough olive oil in skillet over medium heat, where meatballs are a 1/4 submerged. Brown meatballs & finish cooking in sauce. (Before placing meatballs in sauce remove basil & rind and discard)