Glazed Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs with Kale
Juicy pan-seared meatballs with a melty cheese center, finished in a sweet-savory glaze and served over garlicky kale.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Flatten 2 tbsp of meat into your palm, add a cube of mozzarella, and roll into a ball. Repeat for about 12 meatballs.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and brown the meatballs all over, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Pour in the 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and toss until the meatballs are glossy and glazed, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Remove meatballs, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and the kale to the pan, and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
Step 6
Serve the glazed meatballs over the kale while the cheese is still molten.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- tongs
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