Hearty Skillet Meatballs with Beef, Chorizo & Ricotta

Some recipes just feel like home the moment they hit the skillet — and these Hearty Skillet Meatballs with Beef, Chorizo & Ricotta are exactly that kind of dish.

They’re rustic, tender, full of slow-simmered comfort, and unapologetically rich in all the best ways. Like these Italian-Style Pork And Ricotta Meatballs with A Simple Tomato Sauce.

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This recipe starts with a trio of ingredients, I absolutely love working with: hearty ground beef, smoky and mildly spicy Mexican chorizo, and creamy ricotta.

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Together, they create meatballs that are incredibly soft on the inside, beautifully browned on the outside, and deeply flavorful without needing much fuss. Like this Italian-Style Pork And Ricotta Meatballs with A Simple Tomato Sauce.

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Once they’re nestled into a simple tomato sauce and topped with melty cheese, the whole skillet becomes the kind of comforting, satisfying meal you want to scoop up with warm cheesy bread or spoon over pasta.

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Whether you’re cooking for family, weeknight cravings, or your own cozy night in, this skillet delivers pure comfort — and a flavor you’ll come back to again and again.

Cozy, comforting, and richly flavored — everything a skillet dinner should be.

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Hearty Skillet Meatballs with Beef, Chorizo & Ricotta

Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

Total Time: ~45–50 minutes

Meatballs

1 lb ground beef

½ lb Mexican chorizo

¾ cup ricotta cheese

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

¼ cup grated Parmesan

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

½–¾ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper

Olive oil for browning

Simple Tomato Sauce

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1–2 tbsp tomato paste

2 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp dried oregano

Salt & pepper to taste

¼–½ cup water if needed

Topping

1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)

Combine beef, chorizo, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, and seasonings in a mixing bowl. Mix gently and form into 2–2½ inch meatballs.

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high and brown the meatballs on all sides, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.

Make the Tomato Sauce

Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Thin with water only if needed.

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Nestle meatballs back into the sauce and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the meatballs.

Stovetop: Cover and cook for 5 minutes

Oven: Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

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