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Cap's Meatball Bar™ Recipe

Name: Gunchie's Davenports Cap's Meatball Bar™ Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Ground beef; 1 lb Ground pork; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped; 2 large Eggs; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Dried basil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Sugar; 16 slices Provolone cheese, sliced; 1 cup Romano cheese, grated; 16 rolls Baked rolls

Inspired by Gunchie's Davenport

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

2 lbs Ground beef

1 lb Ground pork

1 cup Breadcrumbs

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped

2 large Eggs

4 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Marinara Sauce

2 tbs olive oil

1 medium Onion, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Dried basil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp sugar

Toppings and Rolls

16 slices Provolone cheese, sliced

1 cup Romano cheese, grated

16 rolls Baked rolls

Method

Meatballs

Prepare the Meatball Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, eggs, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Form the Meatballs

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

Bake the Meatballs

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

Marinara Sauce

Sauté the 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 another minute until fragrant.

Add the Tomatoes

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

Simmer the Sauce

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Serving

Prepare the Toppings and Rolls

While the meatballs are simmering, prepare the toppings by slicing the provolone cheese and grating the Romano cheese.

Assemble the Meatball Bar

Set up a serving station with the meatballs in marinara sauce, sliced provolone, grated Romano cheese, and baked rolls for guests to assemble their meatball sandwiches.