Jul 13 2026

Meatball Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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

Method

Prepare Meatballs

  1. 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. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

Cook Meatballs

  1. 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

  1. 4

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Beer

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, beer, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Combine Meatballs with Gravy

    Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes.

Serve

  1. 7

    Prepare Toppings

    While the meatballs are simmering, toast the luna bread slices until golden.

  2. 8

    Assemble and Serve

    Serve meatballs with tomato gravy over toasted luna bread, topped with shredded mozzarella and slices of provolone.

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