Caprese Meatball Skewers
Serves: 4-8
Total: 35M
Prep: 15M
Cook: 20M
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Recipe Preparation
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ minced red onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. Olive oil
- 3 tbsp. Chopped basil
- 1 tsp. Dried oregano
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Black pepper
- 8-12 oz. mini mozzarella balls
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Favorite tomato or marinara sauce, for dipping
Step Description
1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a bowl, combine the spices, red onion, garlic, basil, oil and beef together in a large bowl. Mix together.
3
Form the meatballs into small balls about the same size are the mini mozzarella balls and the tomatoes. Place them on a sheet pan and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until they reach your desired internal temperature on your ThermoPro TP15 Instant-Read Meat Thermometer, about 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
4
Tent them with foil and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
5
Once the meatballs are cooked, thread skewers or toothpicks with a cherry tomato, followed by a piece of mozzarella, a piece of folded up basil and then a meatball on the bottom. Repeat with all of the meatballs.
6
Arrange the meatball bites on a plate and serve with your favorite tomato sauce for dipping and enjoy.
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