Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (chuck or sirloin, 85 percent to 90 percent lean)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 (1/4-ounce) cubes
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat the oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
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Portion the meat into 16 pieces, roughly 1.75 ounces each.
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Wrap each portion of meat around a piece of mozzarella cheese, sealing it around the cheese while shaping into a ball. A little of the cheese might ooze out as they bake and that’s normal, but try to seal them in the meat mixture as well as you can.
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Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the ground beef is thoroughly cooked.
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Serve the meatballs with hot marinara sauce or homemade spaghetti sauce.
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Enjoy.