Sunday, it’s a Super Bowl re-match. Chiefs at the 49ers. I’m gonna re-create a sandwich that I made for the Super Bowl. Hopefully with a different outcome. Dave’s Meatball Sub 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork4 garlic cloves, grated½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped¾ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated1 cup breadcrumbs2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 eggs2 tbsp Italian seasoningKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste3 cups Mozzarella, shredded, or 12 slices provolone.6 each – Italian Sub RollsButter, melted Marinara Sauce2 tbsp – extra virgin olive oil1 cup – yellow onion, finely chopped1 tbsp – garlic, minced1 (6 oz) can – tomato paste2 (16 oz) cans – crushed tomatoes2 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oreganoRed pepper flakes, to tasteKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 tbsp granulated sugar Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix ground beef, ground pork, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onions, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to get it fully incorporated.Line a sheet tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Roll the meatball mixture into large balls (about 2 – 3 oz per ball) and place on the sheet tray. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until fully cooked through.While the meatballs are baking heat a large sauce pot over medium-high heat with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. When hot, add the onions and cook until translucent (about 3 – 5 minutes). Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes.Turn the heat down to medium and allow the sauce to cook for 10 – 15 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add the dried herbs and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.Remove the meatballs from the oven and hold them hot with the sauce in a crock-pot set on warm. Take the sub rolls and brush them with melted butter. Begin layering the rolls with sauce, 3 – 4 meatballs, and more sauce. Top them with the shredded Mozzarella or sliced provolone.Bake for 5 – 7 minutes in the oven until the cheese is melted (or under the broiler on low for 2 – 3 minutes). Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley and serve hot! Enjoy!Dave’s Meatball Sub
Sunday, it’s a Super Bowl re-match. Chiefs at the 49ers. I’m gonna re-create a sandwich that I made for the Super Bowl. Hopefully with a different outcome. Dave’s Meatball Sub 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork4 garlic cloves, grated½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped¾ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated1 cup breadcrumbs2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 eggs2 tbsp Italian seasoningKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste3 cups Mozzarella, shredded, or 12 slices provolone.6 each – Italian Sub RollsButter, melted Marinara Sauce2 tbsp – extra virgin olive oil1 cup – yellow onion, finely chopped1 tbsp – garlic, minced1 (6 oz) can – tomato paste2 (16 oz) cans – crushed tomatoes2 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oreganoRed pepper flakes, to tasteKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 tbsp granulated sugar Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix ground beef, ground pork, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onions, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to get it fully incorporated.Line a sheet tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Roll the meatball mixture into large balls (about 2 – 3 oz per ball) and place on the sheet tray. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until fully cooked through.While the meatballs are baking heat a large sauce pot over medium-high heat with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. When hot, add the onions and cook until translucent (about 3 – 5 minutes). Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes.Turn the heat down to medium and allow the sauce to cook for 10 – 15 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add the dried herbs and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.Remove the meatballs from the oven and hold them hot with the sauce in a crock-pot set on warm. Take the sub rolls and brush them with melted butter. Begin layering the rolls with sauce, 3 – 4 meatballs, and more sauce. Top them with the shredded Mozzarella or sliced provolone.Bake for 5 – 7 minutes in the oven until the cheese is melted (or under the broiler on low for 2 – 3 minutes). Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley and serve hot! Enjoy!