Meatball Recipe
Housemade beef & pork, marinara, mozzarella, grilled focaccia
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Marinara Sauce
Assembly
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Add fresh basil before serving.
Assembly
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the baked meatballs to the marinara sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
- 7
Serve
On grilled focaccia slices, place the meatballs and marinara, top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Serve immediately.
