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Ingredients
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Braised Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Sear the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Bolognese Sauce
Pour the Bolognese sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Braised Cooking
Cover the skillet and let the meatballs braise in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
- 6
Add Fontina Cheese
Sprinkle the cubed Fontina cheese over the meatballs and cover again. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
- 7
Serve
Serve the braised meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
