Meatball Skillet Bake
Heirloom Spice Co.
4
10 minutes
30 minutes
Italian
Dinner
Savory meatballs baked in a rich tomato sauce with sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions, all simmered together in one cozy skillet. Finished bubbling hot and served with plenty of crusty bread for dipping, this hearty dish is simple, comforti...
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian Herb Blend
- ½ teaspoon Cowboy Rub
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ tablespoon Italian Herb Blend
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Combine ground beef, eggs, milk, Parmesan, panko, garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian Herb Blend, Cowboy Rub, and parsley. Shape into golf bal-sized meatballs. (Makes about 20 meatballs).
- Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet, or other oven safe skillet, over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.
- Add peppers and onion to the empty skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and remaining ½ tablespoon Italian Herb Blend. Bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Gently toss in sauce. Cover evenly with mozzarella cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and meatballs are cooked through: 165ºF.
- Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
1 comment
Another amazing Heirloom Spice Co recipe! I switched out ground turkey for ground beef. These meatballs are moist, flavorful and have great texture. We loved the cheesy, sauciness! I served with braised cabbage for a really hearty meal. We have just as much leftover as we ate and both noted the leftovers would make yummy meatball subs! I LOVE a meal that gives me another one!! Thanks Corrine!!