The Big Meatball

Name: The Big Meatball
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck; 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3 eggs; 4 cups homemade marinara sauce (or bottled marinara sauce)

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 eggs
4 cups homemade marinara sauce (or bottled marinara sauce)

Directions

1

Preaheat oven to 350°.
2

In a big mixing bowl, combine the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and eggs (this works best if you use your hands).
3

Place the meat in the center of a 13x9 inch baking dish; shape mixture into a smooth rounded dome 3-4 inches high.
4

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
5

Spoon or drain off any fat in the dish.
6

Pour the marinara sauce over the loaf and bake 20 minutes; let stand 10 minutes.
7

Serve meatloaf cut in wedges with about 2/3 cup sauce per serving.
8

Left-overs: cut into chunks and reheat in additional marinara sauce; serve spooned into hero or grinder rolls; add a few slices of mozzarella cheese and sauteed green pepper, if you wish.