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Meatball Boats
Making meatball boats is a creative and delicious way to enjoy meatballs. Here is a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
• 1 pound ground beef or a combination of beef and pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Parsley
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
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• Marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
For the jars:
• 4-6 sub-rolls or baguettes, cut in half and hollowed out
• grated mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil or parsley for garnish
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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare meatballs:
a.Mix ingredients: – In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley,
egg, minced garlic, salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
B.C. Forming the meatballs: – Form the mixture into small meatballs about 2.5cm in diameter.
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c.Cook the meatballs: – In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meatballs on all sides. You don’t need to
cook them thoroughly as they finish cooking in the oven.
3. Assembling meatball jars:
a. Prepare the rolls: – Cut the rolls or baguettes in half lengthwise and hollow out the center slightly to make
room for the meatballs.B. Layering Meatballs and Sauce: – Place meatballs in hollowed out portion of each bun. –
Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
c. Top with cheese: – Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and sauce.4. Bake:
• Place the assembled meatball boats on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20
minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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5. Decorate and serve:
• Remove from the oven and decorate with fresh basil or parsley.
6.Enjoy:
• Serve the hot dumpling jars and enjoy this delicious and filling meal!
These meatball boats are perfect for a quick and delicious dinner and are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Feel free to customize it with your favorite sauces and dressings.