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fireman bob's dinner in a 3 inch ball

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Bob Cooney
@firemanbob65
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Yes I have a couple of great meat ball creations, but You never stop creating when You LOVE MEAT BALLS !!!!!!! There is nothing better then a great tasting Meat Ball !!! Well this just might be the item to beat it.... Time for some Meatsa Balls done the Firemans' way !!!!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 to 8 ( can be frozen )
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fireman bob's dinner in a 3 inch ball

  • 1 lb
    lean ground angus beef
  • 1 lb
    ground sausage - your choice spicy or mild ( i prefer spicy lol )
  • 1 lb
    ground veal
  • 1 lg
    ancho chile pepper - roasted and chopped
  • 4 lg
    eggs - beaten
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro - chopped fine
  • 2 tsp
    fresh oregano leaves - chopped fine
  • 2 tsp
    smoked cumin
  • 3 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 6 clove
    garlic - minced
  • 1 tsp
    course sea salt - or to taste
  • 1 tsp
    fresh cracked black pepper - or to taste
  • 3/4 lb
    new york sharp cheddar cheese - cubed
  • 5 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil - divided
  • 1 lb
    angel hair pasta - cooked per package directions

How To Make fireman bob's dinner in a 3 inch ball

  • 1
    This one is very simple my Friends....
  • 2
    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except for the cheese and oil. Now, Take enough of the meat mixture to form 3 inch balls. Taking the ball, and opening it, press a chunk of the cheese into the center and reform the ball.
  • 3
    In a large skillet, place the balls in the heated 3 tablespoons ofoil and seer all sides of the ball. Place balls in a large pan, pour enough water to come up about 1/4 of the way up the pan. Yes, You will be cooking these in the water bath.
  • 4
    Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes While balls are baking, cook the pasta using 2 tablespoons of the oil. Top the pasta with your favorite sauce, or You can always pour Browned Butter over the pasta and savor the experience!!!
  • 5
    Serve with a crusty bread and green salad for an extraordinary meal !!!! ENJOY !!!!
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