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Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Name: Fawns Meatball Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 0.5 cups breadcrumbs; 0.25 cups parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 whole egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 can (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 cups fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 0.25 cups olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced; 10 leaves fresh basil leaves

Inspired by Fawn

Time1h 30m

Serves4

tomato sauce, basil, Swiss cheese; served on house-made focaccia

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cups breadcrumbs

1/4 cups Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped

1 whole Egg

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Tomato Sauce

1 can (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cups Fresh basil, chopped

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon sugar

Focaccia Bread

4 cups 00 bread flour

2 teaspoons Active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water

1/4 cups olive oil

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Toppings

4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced

10 leaves Fresh basil leaves

Method

Meatballs

Prepare the meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, chopped basil, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form and bake the meatballs

Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Tomato Sauce

Make the sauce

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Focaccia Bread

Prepare the dough

In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix until combined.

Let the dough rise

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 1 hour.

Shape and bake the focaccia

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the risen dough and spread it into a greased baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Assembly

Assemble the sandwich

Slice the focaccia bread in half. Layer meatballs on the bottom half, cover with tomato sauce, and top with Swiss cheese slices. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Add fresh basil leaves and top with the other half of the focaccia.