Beef Brisket Meatball Sandwich

Beef Brisket Meatball Sandwich
4.5 from 2 ratings
A meatball sandwich never disappoints, and this one has touchdown potential. This recipe comes from Lincoln Financial Field, where the Philadelphia Eagles play.This recipe is courtesy of Aramark.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
1.4
hours
Servings
6
servings
beef brisket meatball sandwich
Total time: 1.65 hours
Ingredients
  • 2 pound brisket, ground
  • 2 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan
  • 1 cup grated asiago
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • olive oil as needed to form balls
  • water as needed to cook meatballs
  • 1/2 pound inside round beef, diced
  • 4 tablespoon yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoon sliced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ounce canned plum tomatoes
  • 8 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon italian parsley, cleaned, stems removed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 4 tablespoon white wine
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
  1. Combine milk, eggs and bread; set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl blend all ingredients except egg mixture.
  3. Slowly incorporate egg bread and milk mixture.
  4. Coat hands with olive oil and form into 2 ounce balls.
  5. Place on cookie sheet with 1 inch of water.
  6. Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches 165 degrees
  7. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat; add onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
  8. Cook until translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  9. Add the beef and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
  10. Deglaze with the white wine, add crushed tomatoes, plum tomatoes, water and bring to a simmer.
  11. Lower heat and gently simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
  12. Add herbs, crushed red pepper.
  13. Adjust seasonings and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  14. Use a hand blender to puree sauce.
  15. Serve with mini burger rolls or sub rolls.