Today’s lunch was an experiment, basically using some of our leftover and available ingredients as we wrap up our time in the mountains at an Airbnb. This was tasty, but would’ve been better if I’d had actual marinara sauce. This was a ChatGPT assisted recipe!

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🔥 Andouille-Beef Meatball Sandwiches with Jalapeño Tomato Sauce

Featuring Meat Church Holy Voodoo, Hardcore Carnivore Jalapeño Salt & Toasted Hot Dog Buns

🧾 Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 andouille sausage, finely chopped or sliced

• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (doubled)

• 2 eggs (doubled for binding)

• 2 heaping teaspoons Meat Church Holy Voodoo seasoning

• Optional: drizzle of olive oil if the mix feels dry

For the Jalapeño Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 heaping teaspoon Hardcore Carnivore Jalapeño Salt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• Toasted hot dog buns

• Shredded mozzarella cheese

• Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (as shown in your prep).

2. Make the Meatballs:

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, chopped/sliced andouille, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, and 2 heaping teaspoons of Meat Church Holy Voodoo seasoning. Mix until evenly combined. Form into ~golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the wire rack.

3. Bake the Meatballs:

Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.

4. Make the Sauce:

While the meatballs bake, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add diced onion and sauté until softened (~5 min), then add garlic and cook ~1 min more.

Stir in canned fire-roasted tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.

Season with 1 heaping tsp Hardcore Carnivore Jalapeño Salt, plus salt and pepper to taste.

Let simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.

Optional: blend for a smoother texture.

5. Combine & Simmer:

Transfer baked meatballs into the sauce and simmer together for 5–10 minutes to marry the flavors.

6. Assemble the Sandwiches:

Lightly toast hot dog buns. Place 2–3 meatballs in each bun, spoon sauce on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes to melt cheese and crisp the edges. Garnish with herbs if using.

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🧡 Pro Tip:

Pair with a side of kettle chips or a fresh cucumber salad to cool the spice!