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Meatball Casserole

This easy casserole recipe with ground beef meatballs makes the perfect comfort food meal. With thick tomato sauce, and lots of cheese, this recipe is a must-make!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Beef
Keyword: casserole recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 526kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) ground pork
  • 1 lb (500g) ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or Japanese panko
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 pinch red-pepper flakes
  • 28 oz (800g) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
  • 4 fresh basil leaves optional
  • 8 oz (230g) fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Using your hands, gently mix together the pork, beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, eggs, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 2-inch (5cm)balls.
  • Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs; cook, turning, until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add onion and pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and basil; simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Return the meatballs and its juices to pan. Simmer, turning meatballs, until cooked through.
  • Heat the broiler and arrange the mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs. Broil until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 8people | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g