MUFFULETTA MEATBALL SUB

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

8 ounces capicola
8 ounces ham
8 ounces genoa salami
2 pounds ground beef (73/27)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
3 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, chopped
1/2 cup red wine
8 cups canned diced tomatoes
4 cups tomato puree
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces pitted mixed olives
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 sesame hoagie rolls
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, combine the capicola, ham and salami, and pulse until the meats are chopped.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped meats, milk, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, parsley and eggs. Mix until combined. Make a small test patty and cook. Taste the patty and then sprinkle the meat mixture with salt and pepper. Portion the meatball mixture into 3-ounce balls and arrange on a sheet pan. Bake the meatballs until three-quarters cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • For the sauce: In a pot, heat the oil. Add the carrots, celery and onions, and saute until tender. Add the garlic, oregano and rosemary, and saute for another 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and tomato paste and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Stir in the basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • For the tapenade: In a food processor, combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, garlic and some pepper, and pulse until finely chopped. Add the oil to the mixture slowly, while pulsing.
  • For plating: Bring the sauce to a simmer in a pot and add the meatballs. Simmer until the meatballs are fully cooked, and then hold hot until ready to serve.
  • Split the hoagie rolls and butter each side. Toast the rolls on a hot skillet or saute pan. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the tapenade on the toasted roll and spoon 3 meatballs into each roll. Top each roll with some tomato sauce, Parmesan and chopped parsley, then serve.

Huey Lewis
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this recipe! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the muffuletta bread was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Siriya Latha
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This sandwich was amazing! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the muffuletta bread was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Rai Shaban Marth
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the muffuletta bread. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Munawar Waraich
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This sandwich was so delicious! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the muffuletta bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Terri Davis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so easy to make and they're always so moist and flavorful. The muffuletta bread is also delicious and it holds up well to all the toppings.


Md Ajad Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. The muffuletta bread was also delicious and held up well to all the toppings.


miru
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this recipe! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the muffuletta bread was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chloe o r
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This sandwich was amazing! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the muffuletta bread was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Charlotte Sandells
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the muffuletta bread. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Ismejla Hoxhaj
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This sandwich was so delicious! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the muffuletta bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Tv
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so easy to make and they're always so moist and flavorful. The muffuletta bread is also delicious and it holds up well to all the toppings.


Richard Hanley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. The muffuletta bread was also delicious and held up well to all the toppings.


Shauntel Marshall
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this recipe! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the muffuletta bread was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Theresa Sanger
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This sandwich was amazing! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the muffuletta bread was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Edeh David
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the muffuletta bread. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Khawar Naveed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. The muffuletta bread was also delicious and held up well to all the toppings. This is a great sandwich for a party or potluck.


Arif Rahmatulla
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This muffuletta meatball sub was a huge hit with my family! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the muffuletta bread was the perfect vessel for all the delicious fillings. I will definitely be making this again.