Gio's Giant Meatball Sandwich

Gio's Giant Meatball Sandwich
MEATBALLS: (makes 12 GIANT Meat Balls)
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS WELL

- 1 pound ground Sweet Italian Sausage
- 1 pound ground Spicy Italian Sausage
- 1 pound ground Lamb
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs soaked in 1/4 cup milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 cup grated Italian Cheese Blend
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 Bunch Chopped Flat Leaf Italian Parsley
- 1 cup finely diced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Oregano
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Basil
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Garlic
- 1 tablespoon crushed or whole fennel seed
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Black Truffle Salt
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS WELL
- Heat 2 tablespoons Olive Oil in large cast Iron Skillet
- Put some Olive Oil on your Hands to prevent meat from sticking.
- Form Large Balls the size of Tennis Balls using your hands.
- Place balls in Med-Hot Pan and brown on each side until evenly browned and slightly firmed, rotating them ever few minutes. (This takes about 10-15 minutes to browns all sides)
- When Done bake them on a cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
- When done roll them in the drippings to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for up to five days.

MARINARA SAUCE:
- 2 large cans Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 small cans Tomato Paste
- 1 yellow onion (minced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Bunch Chopped Flat Leaf Italian Parsley,
- 1 cup finely diced mushrooms
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh Oregano
- 1/8 cup Fresh chopped Thyme
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Basil
- 1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed.
- 1/2 tablespoon dried Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/8 cup balsamic Vinegar
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt (Check for Taste)
- 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Black Truffle Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Sweat Onion and 1/2 the Garlic in Olive oil in large sauce pan
- Add all chopped herbs, and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes
- Add Beef Stock and Red wine to de-glaze
- Add crushed Tomatoes, and Tomato Paste
- Add remaining ingredients, including remaining garlic, Stir well, and simmer uncovered for 30 mins Check for Taste.
FOR THE SANDWICH:
- Slice a meatball into 4-5 slices (about 1/4 inch thick) and heat in the Marinara Sauce
- Toast Some Ciabatta Bread and Lay the Slices of Meatball on it. Top with 4 ounces of Marinara Sauce, and a slice of Provolone Cheese.. Melt in oven. add some fresh Arugula on top.
- Serve with a Stacked Caprese Salad Drizzle with Black Truffle Olive Oil and Balsamic Glaze.