Cheese Filled Meatballs

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Cheese-filled meatballs simmered in a savory tomato sauce with onions, perfect for hearty family dinners and gatherings, offering rich flavors and satisfying textures.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb beef chuck
  • 2 Tbsp fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp grated onions
  • 1 Tbsp minced parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz brick cheese
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 c chopped onions
  • 1 (46 oz) can tomato juice

Instructions

  1. Mix beef, bread crumbs, eggs, grated onions, parsley, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  2. Shape the mixture around cheese chunks, forming meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large kettle over medium heat.
  4. Brown the meatballs evenly on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
  5. Saute chopped onions in meat drippings until translucent.
  6. Add tomato juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the onions.
  7. Bring to a boil. Stir in noodles gradually so the liquid continues boiling. Cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Add meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

723 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.9g 62% DV
Total Fat 34.7g 44% DV
Carbs 81.6g 30% DV
Fiber 16.6g 59% DV
Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10499.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2281mg 49% DV
Cholesterol 137.8mg 46% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 307.5mcg 34% DV
Vitamin C 55.3mg 61% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 450.8mg 35% DV
Iron 19mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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