Eyeball Meatballs Marinara Olives (Printable View)
Ground beef meatballs topped with olives and mozzarella in marinara, baked for a crowd-pleasing, fun meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Components
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Finishing Components
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1 jar marinara sauce (approximately 24 ounces)
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1 can black olives, sliced
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until mixture is uniform.
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Shape the mixture into evenly sized balls, approximately golf ball sized, and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
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Transfer meatballs to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
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While meatballs are baking, pour marinara sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium flame until warmed through.
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Once baked, transfer meatballs to the saucepan with marinara sauce and coat gently.
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Top each meatball with a slice of black olive and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
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Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until mozzarella cheese is completely melted.
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Plate hot meatballs with sauce and serve immediately.
# Supplementary Details:
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For uniform cooking, use a scoop to portion out the meat mixture when forming meatballs.
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Let the meatballs rest for a couple of minutes before transferring to the sauce to help retain juices.