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Italian Herb and Feta–Stuffed Meatballs

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    15 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    20 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4-6

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

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  • 2

    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.

  • 3

    Bake for 12 to 15 or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • 4

    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.

  • 5

    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.