Detroit Spicy Meatball Recipe
tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, meatball, ricotta, spicy honey
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Toppings
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once the mixture is ready, shape it into meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Assembling the Dish
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them in a baking dish. Pour the warmed tomato sauce over the meatballs.
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on top of the meatballs and sauce. Dollop ricotta cheese on top of everything.
- 7
Final Bake
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- 8
Drizzle with Honey
Once out of the oven, drizzle the spicy honey over the top of the meatball dish for a sweet and spicy finish.
