The Albert, A Meatball Sub
Serves: 6
Santiago Howell
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
57
Sweetness
54
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2
Eggs1 tsp
Basil (chopped fresh)1 tsp
Salt1 cup
Bread Crumb1 cup
Garlic (chopped)450 g
Lean Ground Beef1 cup
Water (warm)1 tsp
Yeast1 tsp
Sugar2 tbsps
Olive Oil (for brushing)1 tbsp
Sesame Seed4 cups
Tomatoes (ground)1 cup
Tomato Paste1 cup
Grated Parmesan1.5 cups
Grated MozzarellaDirections:
1
Preheat oven to 550 degrees F
2
In a medium mixing bowl, add the eggs and whisk well
3
Add oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onions, bread crumbs and garlic and mix well
4
Add the ground beef and combine well
5
Using your hands or a 2-ounce scoop, roll meat into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls and place on a baking sheet
6
Use a baking sheet that has a lip on it, as the meatballs will create a lot of moisture
7
Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the balls are sizzling and brown on the outside but still nice and pink in the center
8
Add warm water and yeast to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer
9
Let the yeast work for approximately 10 minutes
10
Add flour, salt and sugar and mix on low for approximately 10 minutes
11
Check consistency and add more flour or water to create a sticky ball that is slightly moist to the touch
12
Turn mixer up a notch and mix until the dough is nice and soft
13
It should not stick to the bowl and should be able to be lifted out with ease
14
On a cornmeal dusted work surface roll the dough into a flat round approximately 6 inches wide
15
Brush with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top
16
Place dough on a sheet pan
17
Cut round into 4 equal wedges, but do not separate and bake in the preheated 550 degree F
18
Oven until golden brown (approximately 10 minutes)
19
Do not over-bake, as there is still 1 more bake to go
20
Place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well
21
Cut buns in half, horizontally
22
Place bun halves side by side on a baking sheet
23
Cut 5 or 6 meatballs in half and pile on buns
24
Ladle approximately 1 cup of sauce on top of meatballs
25
Put as much of the grated mozzarella cheese on top that will stay and lightly sprinkle with oregano and basil
26
Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the edges of buns are nicely toasted