Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs (Printable Version)
Tender meatballs filled with melted mozzarella, cooked in a thick and tasty Guinness sauce for a filling dish.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meatball Mix
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454 g ground pork
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454 g ground beef
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25 g Parmesan cheese, grated
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100 g breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
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113 g mozzarella cubes
→ Gravy
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28 g unsalted butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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15 g all-purpose flour
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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240 ml Guinness stout
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240 ml beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Topping
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Chopped fresh parsley
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Set your oven to 190°C (375°F).
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Throw ground pork, beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a big bowl. Mix everything well till it's all combined.
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Grab some of the meat mix, press it flat in your palm. Pop a mozzarella cube in the middle and wrap the meat around it, making sure the cheese is sealed inside. Do this till you finish all the meat.
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Heat olive oil in a big oven-safe pan on medium heat. Brown the meatballs all over for about 5 minutes. Take them out and set aside.
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Use the same pan, melt the butter. Toss in the onions and cook till they're soft and clear, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for another minute.
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Sprinkle the flour onto the onions and garlic, keep stirring for 2 minutes till it forms a thick paste (roux).
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Slowly whisk in the beef broth then the Guinness. Keep mixing till the sauce is smooth. Let it simmer till it thickens.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, then gently put the meatballs back into the pan. Stir to coat them nicely with the sauce.
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Put the pan in your hot oven. Let it bake for 20-25 minutes till the meatballs cook through and the gravy thickens.
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Take it out of the oven, let it cool a bit. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before you eat.
# Helpful Tips:
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Pick a good quality beef broth if you want a richer taste.
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Use less Guinness (like 120 ml) if you want it milder.
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Make sure to seal mozzarella well in meatballs so cheese doesn’t leak out when cooking.