Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 pound ground beef ((80% meat, 20% fat))
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper (finely diced (approximately 1/2 large pepper))
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, (finely diced )
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 oz provolone cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- cayenne pepper ((or black pepper))
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Cut the crusts off of the bread slices. Blend in a food processor until a breadcrumb consistency. This can also be done by hand but will result in larger pieces and will take longer.
- In a medium bowl combine the ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic powder, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Shape the beef mixture into the meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. See notes about size and cooking times. Line the meatballs on a silicone baking sheet or parchment/foil and bake until completely cooked through, approximately 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs are cooking, make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. When melted, add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the roux is a light brown color, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add the milk and whisk to combine. Turn the heat up to medium heat.
- When the milk is warm, add the provolone cheese, salt, and pepper of choice. Whisk occasionally over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs and cheese sauce warm.
