Smoked Gouda Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
House made tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, smoked Gouda cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs. Make sure to tuck some cheese inside each meatball for a gooey center.
Cooking Meatballs
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Simmer Sauce
- 6
Cook the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 15 minutes, stir in the fresh basil.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Serve Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the simmering tomato sauce. Allow them to cook in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or basil if desired.

