Meatball Recipe
beer-braised beef, pork sausage, and banana pepper meatballs, mozzarella, provolone, tomato gravy, toasted luna bread
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Gravy
Toppings
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage, chopped banana peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
Cook Meatballs
- 3
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make Tomato Gravy
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Beer
Stir in crushed tomatoes, beer, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Gravy
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
Serve
- 7
Prepare Toppings
While the meatballs are simmering, toast the luna bread slices until golden.
- 8
Assemble and Serve
Serve meatballs with tomato gravy over toasted luna bread, topped with shredded mozzarella and slices of provolone.
