Garcia’s Meatball Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

•  2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
•  2 eggs
• 1 cup finely grated
  Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated onion
  (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black
  pepper
•  1/3 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon dried
  oregano or dried parsley
• Tomato sauce
•  Kaiser buns (or buns of
  choice)

TOPPINGS

• Mozzarella or Provolone
  cheese slices
•  6 mushrooms
•  1 whole large onion
•  1 sweet pepper of choice
•  Grilled jalapeño peppers
  (if desired for spice)

METHOD

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and milk together and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
2.  In a large separate mixing bowl, add the ground beef, eggs, Parmesan cheese, onions, salt, black pepper, oregano, or parsley.
3. Using your hands combine and mix all the ingredients until well combined being careful not to over mix. Using a tablespoon, scoop and roll into walnut size meatballs.
4. Bake in the oven on a baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes at 425 F. Then remove from the oven, place in a pot on the stove and simmer with your favourite tomato sauce for 10 to 15 minutes.
5.  In a pan over medium heat, add the onions, sweet peppers and mushrooms, season with black pepper and salt to taste, and sauté to your liking.
6. Serve the meatballs in your kaiser buns with sautéed veggies, a slice of cheese, and finish off with a drizzle of tomato sauce.
7. Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy of: Garcia's Sandwich Shop
255 Dundas St E #2B
(289) 895-9656