Spicy Mozzarella Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ounces Mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 (1/2-in.) cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 cups RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped habanero chili pepper
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
Instructions

Meatballs

  1. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs and egg in medium bowl; shape into 12 meatballs. Press 1 cheese cube into each meatball, enclosing completely.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until thoroughly cooked and golden brown, about 6 minutes.

Dipping Sauce

  1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Serve with meatballs.