Joe’s Spuckies Meatball Spuckie

Name: Joe’s Spuckies Meatball Spuckie
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 10 ounces ground veal; 7 ounces ground turkey; 2 eggs yolks; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 medium carrot, shredded; ½ medium yellow onion, minced; 8 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 5 tablespoons dried oregano, divided; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 32 ounces prepared marinara sauce; 24 thin slices fresh mozzarella (optional); 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 6 hoagie rolls

4 steps

Prep:1hCook:30min

Craving one of Joe's famous meatball spuckies? Our scientists have replicated and, dare I say, improved upon his iconic recipe so that you can enjoy the classic South Boston treat whenever you want! If you can't find veal, replace it with more beef or turkey. S.P.E.C.I.A.L: +2 Endurance for 3 hours

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:47:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories887.3 kcal (44%)

Total Fat47.9 g (68%)

Carbs64.7 g (25%)

Sugars9.8 g (11%)

Protein48.7 g (97%)

Sodium2368.8 mg (118%)

Fiber7.7 g (28%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Mix the beef, veal, turkey, and egg yolks in a large bowl with your hands until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, carrot, onion, and garlic to the meat and mix to incorporate. Finally, add the panko, basil, fennel, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the oregano, and stir until all ingredients have melded together. Roll the meat into 24 equal portions.

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eggs yolks2

ground fennel seed1 teaspoon

Step 2

Heat two large sauté pans of skillets with 1 tablespoon of canola oil each over a medium high heat for for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning so they all browned on all sides. Pour the marinara sauce over the browned patties. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Turn off the heat.

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Step 3

If using mozzarella, top each meatball with a piece of fresh mozzarella, and cover again for another two minutes to let the cheese melt.

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Lid

Step 4

Combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oregano in a small bowl, then brush on the insides of the rolls and toast under a broiler until golden brown. Spoon a few of the meatballs into each roll and serve.

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