Recipe: Pizza Meatballs

PIZZA MEATBALLS

2 lbs ground beef
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in 48 cubes, 1/2-inch each
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 jars (28 oz) each pizza sauce
hot cooked pasta, rice, or buns (optional, for serving)

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients just until mixed. Shape into 48 small meatballs.

Push a cube into the center of each meatball, covering the cheese completely with meat. Roll lightly in flour.

In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil until browned; drain.

Add pizza sauce to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Serve over pasta or rice, in buns, or as an appetizer.

Makes 48 meatballs
Source: Taste of Home magazine, June/July 1996