RestaurantsEl Patron Mexican Restaurant - WorcesterCap's Meatball Bar™ Recipe

Cap's Meatball Bar™ Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves16

Our signature meatballs are simmered in a classic marinara sauce. Every meatball bar comes standard with sliced provolone, Romano cheese in a Capriotti’s shaker and baked rolls. We request 24 hours notice for all meatball bar orders. For large orders, please call the shop. Feeds 14-16 people.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Toppings and Rolls

Method

Meatballs Preparation

1

Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

2

Form Meatballs

Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3

Bake Meatballs

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

4

Sauté Aromatics

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.

5

Simmer Sauce

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combining and Serving

6

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully add them to the marinara sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

7

Prepare for Serving

To serve, place the baked rolls on a platter. Use tongs to transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, and top with slices of provolone cheese and grated Romano cheese.

8

Serve

Allow guests to build their own meatball sandwiches using the rolls and toppings. Enjoy!

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