With flavorful feta and Italian Herb, these savory meatballs are packed with crowd-pleasing Mediterranean flavors that everyone will love.
Recipe tags: italian-herb base, moderate difficulty, app, beef, skillet
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | lean ground beef |
| ⅓ cup | Italian bread crumbs |
| 1 | egg, beaten |
| 3 tbsp | Better Than Bouillon® Italian Herb Base |
| ¼ cup | olive oil, divided |
| 4 oz | block-style feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 4 cloves | garlic, sliced |
| 1 jar | (24 oz) tomato purée (passata) |
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
In medium bowl, stir together beef, bread crumbs, egg, 2 Tbsp Culinary Collection Italian Herb and 2 Tbsp oil. Scoop into 2-Tbsp balls. Press 1 cube of feta into center of each ball, then pinch to seal and enclose cheese. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 or until golden brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, heat remaining oil. Cook garlic and remaining 1 Tbsp Culinary Collection Italian Herb, stirring frequently, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in tomato purée; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are married.
Stir meatballs into sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until well-coated in sauce.
Tip: Serve stuffed meatballs over pasta or rice, as an appetizer or in a sandwich.