Cheesy Beef Meatball Bake
Tender seasoned beef meatballs get a blanket of marinara and gooey bocconcini, then bake until bubbly for a weeknight-friendly, crowd-pleasing skillet dinner. Serve with crusty bread or pasta and fresh basil.
Recipe Courtesy Of:
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Optional ingredients
Preparation
-
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
-
Step 2
Add the Ground Beef, onion, egg, salt, bread crumbs, garlic and parsley flakes into a bowl. Mix ingredients lightly but thoroughly (do not pack). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently shape mixture into 12 meatballs and place it on the baking sheet.
-
Step 3
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
-
Step 4
Remove meatballs from the baking sheet and place in a cast-iron skillet. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and top with bocconcini balls. Bake for an additional 15 minutes and broil for 1-2 minutes.
-
Step 5
Remove from the oven and top with basil leaves to serve.
Nutrition Information
470 Calories
14.3g SAT FAT
33g PROTEIN
2.8 mg IRON
3.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
Related Recipes
Browse Recipes by Category
Google
Create an account then Cook, Save, & Share!
Register now to save favorites and discover new recipes every week.
Continue to SaveAlready have an account? Log In
