This is one of the more popular CBD-infused comfort food recipes. These slow-cooked mozzarella-stuffed meatballs with CBD are loaded with cheese and are packed with loads of flavor. This wholesome dish satisfies even the most ardent meat lover and also draws upon the advantages of CBD all while delivering the healthy punch of protein.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 1 lb minced lean beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
- 4 mozzarella sticks cut into 4-5 equal pieces
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp pepper (or to taste)
For the sauce –
- 7 cups of fresh tomato pulp
- ⅓ cup of finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
- 2 tsp of dried basil
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp pepper (or to taste)
Directions
- Add all the sauce ingredients to a slow cooker and mix till well combined.
- Set the cooker to ‘high’ and cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
- For the meatballs, mix all the meatball ingredients (except the mozzarella sticks) in a large mixing bowl. Combine similar to making pizza dough.
- Shape a round piece of the beef mixture into a size of a golf ball and place a piece of mozzarella in the center. Press the beef mixture around the mozzarella until completely enclosed.
- Repeat till the beef mixture is exhausted.
- Add the meatballs into the sauce in the slow cooker and immerse fully.
- Cover and cook on ‘high’ for 2.5 hours.
Disclaimer
CBD products that are derived from Hemp and contain less than the prescribed .3 percent of THC are legal per federal law. However, certain state laws may still deem it illegal.
CBD products that are derived from Marijuana are illegal per federal law but remain legal under the laws of certain states.
It is advisable to check the appropriate state laws in case of travel. It is important to note that over-the-counter CBD products are not approved by the FDA.