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Italian Skillet Meatballs

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Italian pork and beef meatballs cooked in a skillet with spinach, garlic, marinara, fresh mozzarella and basil.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 1-pound lean ground beef
  • 1-pound lean ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Skillet:

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • Pinch coarse salt and ground black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara
  • 4-ounce ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, mustard and spices until well combined. Form equal-sized meatballs, about 2 inches each in diameter, and place on the wire rack. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until browned.
  3. In a cast iron or oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil to medium high heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and season with salt and pepper. Place cooked meatballs in the skillet and cover with marinara, then top with slices of mozzarella. Place skillet in the oven and cook 6-8 minutes, until marinara is hot and cheese is melted. Turn oven to a low broil and broil 2-3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and browned.
  4. Serve with fresh basil.

Notes

Cooking Tip: Make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them. Use them in this skillet or for a quick and easy main dish.

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