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Cheesy Meatball Skillet

5 from 1 vote
Author Becky slightly adapted from The Cooking Jar

Ingredients
 

  • 1 jar (24.5 oz. Marinara (I used Mezzetta))
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
  • Optional for topping: grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil (chopped)

Meatballs:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs and mix together with your hands.
  • Scoop out about 1 golf ball sized meatball mixture, roll it in your hands to make meatballs. (Can use a cookie or ice cream scoop.)
  • Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet and brown the meatballs 1/2 a batch at time over medium heat until evenly browned, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels. Drain any excess oil from the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and pour the marinara sauce in the skillet.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet and gently roll them around to coat them in the marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes or until internal temperature of meatballs are 165 degrees F
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and some grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Cover and simmer until cheese melts or broil at 450 degrees F for 3-5 minutes for browned cheese.
  • Dish and serve hot sprinkled with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil if desired.

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