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Saucy Balls Recipe

Name: 4th Spot Kitchen & Bars Saucy Balls Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lbs Alberta AAA Angus ground beef; 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs; 1 large Egg; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, cubed; 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 3 tsp Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Basil, dried; 1 tsp Oregano, dried; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 1 loaf Focaccia bread; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Olive oil; 2 tbs Parsley, chopped; 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Inspired by 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar

Time1h

Serves4

Alberta AAA Angus meatballs stuffed with mozzarella in a roasted tomato sauce, topped with parmesan flakes. served with garlic focaccia

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 lbs Alberta AAA Angus ground beef

1/2 cups Breadcrumbs

1 large Egg

2 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, cubed

Roasted Tomato Sauce

28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes

1 medium Onion, chopped

3 tsp Garlic, minced

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Basil, dried

1 tsp Oregano, dried

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Garlic Focaccia

1 loaf Focaccia bread

2 tsp Garlic, minced

2 tbs olive oil

2 tbs Parsley, chopped

Toppings

1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

Meatballs Preparation

Make the Meatballs

Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and mold the meat around it to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Cooking Meatballs

Cook the Meatballs

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Tomato Sauce Preparation

Prepare the Sauce

Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Combining

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

Carefully add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Focaccia Preparation

Prepare Garlic Focaccia

While the meatballs are simmering, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the focaccia with olive oil, sprinkle minced garlic and chopped parsley evenly over the top. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.

Serving

Serve

Serve the meatballs in the roasted tomato sauce, topped with grated parmesan cheese, alongside the garlic focaccia.