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For the Meatballs:
2 pounds brisket, ground
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 cup grated Asiago
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
4 eggs
4 slices white bread
1 cup milk
Olive oil as needed to form balls
Water as needed to cook meatballs

For the Sunday Gravy:
1/2 pound inside round beef, diced
4 tablespoons yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons sliced garlic cloves
1/2 cup water
8 ounces canned plum tomatoes
8 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, cleaned, stems removed and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil
4 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

or the Meatballs:
Combine milk, eggs and bread; set aside.

In a mixing bowl blend all ingredients except egg mixture.

Slowly incorporate egg bread and milk mixture.

Coat hands with olive oil and form into 2 ounce balls.

Place on cookie sheet with 1 inch of water.

Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches 165 degrees

For the Sunday Gravy:
Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat; add onions, garlic, salt and pepper.

Cook until translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.

Add the beef and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Deglaze with the white wine, add crushed tomatoes, plum tomatoes, water and bring to a simmer.

Lower heat and gently simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.

Add herbs, crushed red pepper.

Adjust seasonings and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Use a hand blender to puree sauce.

Serve with mini burger rolls or sub rolls.

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