Molten Meatballs Recipe
House made meatballs on a bed of our specialty caramelized cheese (frico) topped with pickled red onions and Detroit Style marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Frico (Caramelized Cheese)
Pickled Red Onions
Detroit Style Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Frico (Caramelized Cheese)
- 4
Make the Frico
While the meatballs are baking, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese in a thin layer, covering the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then break it into pieces.
Pickled Red Onions
- 5
Prepare the Pickling Solution
In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 6
Detroit Style Marinara Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and fresh basil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
