The Albert A Meatball Sub Diners Drive Ins And Dives Recipes

THE ALBERT, A MEATBALL SUB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 550 degrees F.
• In a medium mixing bowl, add the eggs and whisk well. Add oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onions, bread crumbs and garlic and mix well. Add the ground beef and combine well. Using your hands or a 2-ounce scoop, roll meat into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Use a baking sheet that has a lip on it, as the meatballs will create a lot of moisture. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the balls are sizzling and brown on the outside but still nice and pink in the center.
• Add warm water and yeast to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Let the yeast work for approximately 10 minutes. Add flour, salt and sugar and mix on low for approximately 10 minutes. Check consistency and add more flour or water to create a sticky ball that is slightly moist to the touch. Turn mixer up a notch and mix until the dough is nice and soft. It should not stick to the bowl and should be able to be lifted out with ease. On a cornmeal dusted work surface roll the dough into a flat round approximately 6 inches wide. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Place dough on a sheet pan. Cut round into 4 equal wedges, but do not separate and bake in the preheated 550 degree F. oven until golden brown (approximately 10 minutes). Do not over-bake, as there is still 1 more bake to go.
• Place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well.
• Cut buns in half, horizontally. Place bun halves side by side on a baking sheet. Cut 5 or 6 meatballs in half and pile on buns. Ladle approximately 1 cup of sauce on top of meatballs. Put as much of the grated mozzarella cheese on top that will stay and lightly sprinkle with oregano and basil. Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the edges of buns are nicely toasted.

MEATBALL GRINDER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Spoon 5 Meatballs and some of the sauce onto each Roll. Sprinkle with some mozzarella and Parmesan. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is slightly crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.
• Combine 2 teaspoons of the oregano, the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; mix thoroughly.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano in a saucepan; mix well.
• Place the ground beef and eggs in a separate bowl. Add the cheese mixture and mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
• Using an ice cream scoop, scoop 4-ounce balls of the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and gently roll with your hands. Bake for 26 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the tomato mixture in a saucepan over low heat.
• Place the meatballs in the sauce and keep warm.
• Combine the warm water and yeast in a measuring cup; stir with a fork.
• Place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the yeast mixture, ice water and honey and mix until combined, 5 minutes. Add the salt and mix for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and mix another 6 minutes.
• Turn out the dough, cover with a wet towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Cut the dough into four 11-ounce pieces. Pull the opposite edges of one piece together, wrapping them underneath to form a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place the balls in 1 gallon containers or bags and refrigerate overnight.
• Place the dough balls on the counter, uncovered, and cut each in half. Flip the smooth side of one of the pieces over and fold together longways, pinching to seal. Turn the piece of dough over so the seam is on the counter. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Make 3 diagonal slices down each roll. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Transfer the rolls to a baking pan and bake until golden brown, 8 minutes, spraying the rolls with some water after the first minute. Immediately slice the rolls down the center and brush with some garlic oil.