EASY CHEESY MEATBALLS

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Provided by Bruce Weinstein

Categories     Slow Cooker     Beef     Cheese     Rice     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Meat     Ground Beef     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves: 3 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients for a medium (4- to 5 1/2-quart) slow cooker:
3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned tomato paste
3 tablespoons full-bodied red wine, such as a California Zinfandel
2 teaspoons Red wine vinegar
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef, preferably 93% lean
3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) provolone cheese, finely shredded
1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds

Steps:

  • 1 Whisk the tomato paste, wine, and vinegar in a shallow bowl.
  • 2 Mix the ground beef, cheese, rice, oregano, thyme, and fennel seeds in a large bowl until the cheese and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the ground beef.
  • 3 Form the mixture into balls, using about 1/3 cup for each fairly large meatball. As the meatballs are made, roll them in the tomato paste mixture, coating them lightly and evenly, then set them in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  • 4 Once all the meatballs are made, cover the cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through.

Waleed Saleem
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Bochra Dr
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck.


md surujjaman
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I've made these meatballs several times and they always turn out great.


Show Boy
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These meatballs were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mdanikalam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meatball recipe.


Alice Hall
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Jaylen Nelson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly.


faith jeffcoat
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was great.


Jessica Perez
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These meatballs are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're so easy to make, too.


Nkosiyenzile Kapurura
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is my favorite. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Owami Ofentse Maphatswana
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.