Couscous Casserole With Meatballs And Mozzarella

July 13, 2022

Couscous Casserole With Meatballs And Mozzarella

Kasandrinos

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Category

Main Dishes

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

If you're looking for an easy and delicious meal to feed the whole family, look no further than this tasty Couscous Casserole with Meatballs and Mozzarella. Bursting with flavor, this hearty dish is sure to please everyone around the table. Not only is it full of all-natural ingredients but it's also healthful too – so even your most discerning eater will find something to love! With a shortcut of prepared meatballs from your grocer’s freezer section, this one pot entrée can be on the table fast without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup tomato puree
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika

For the meatballs:

1 1/2 cups minced beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 onion, red, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 pepper, black

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Directions

Preheat the oven to oven to 350°F.
1. In a bowl, mix the minced beef with the bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and knead. Shape into bite-size meatballs and set aside.
3. In a large baking pan, combine the couscous with the tomato puree and yogurt. Add a bit of water to cover the ingredients.
4. Arrange the meatballs in the baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and add the mozzarella pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and return to the oven for 5-10 more minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.