Ingredients

• 2 pounds (908g.) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 (28 oz. or 800g. each) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 oz.(227g.) mozzarella cheese, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Stuffed Meatballs directions

• 1

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook garlic for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes to the skillet. Season the mixture to taste with salt. While stirring occasionally, simmer the sauce over low heat.

• 2

  Combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, cilantro, onion and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl and mix well. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

• 3

  Put 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hand, pressing a cube of mozzarella into the center of the mixture. Form a ball around the cheese. Continue the process until there is no meat and mozzarella left.

• 4

  Add meatballs to the sauce and bring it up to a simmer. Cook the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked.