Filled with flavourful meatballs, mozarella, cheddar, and a tasty marinara sauce, this Meatball Sandwich will be your new go-to!
One of the reasons why I love this meatball sandwich is because of it's origin. It's a fusion of Italian and American cuisines, coming together to create an almighty sandwich.
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How To Make The Juicy Meatballs
I find that the trick to making the best meatballs is adding in some breadcrumbs. They soak up any juices and provide a deeper squelch to your meatball bite.
To make around 15 meatballs, you'll need:
- A 500g pack of beef mince
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
You'll then want to thoroughly combine the mince meat with all of the ingredients in a bowl. Roll out small-ish pieces of the mixture into little balls. Like in the image above.
For The Simple Marinara Sauce
A few top tips for a GREAT marinara sauce are;
- The longer you leave it to simmer, the tastier it will become
- The more garlic, the better
- Adding a teaspoon of sugar will elevate the dish to a whole new level
So, now that those little tips are out of the way, here are the ingredients you'll need to sauce up your meatball sandwich:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon mixed herbs
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
And just like that, you'll have yourself a flavourful sauce!
All you need now is to drizzle over your meatballs, cheese, and parsley!
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Meatball Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
For The Meatballs
- 500g pack of beef mince
- 1 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
For The Marinara Sauce
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp mixed dry herbs
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tin tomatoes
Other
- 1 small baguette, sliced in half
- ½ tablespoon grated cheddar
- ½ mozzarella ball
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan
- A little handful of parsley
Instructions
For The Marinara Sauce
- Place a pan on medium heat. Add in some olive oil and transfer in your garlic and onions. Leave to fry for 5 minutes.
- Add in your herbs and spices. Stir and fry for a further 3 minutes, then add in your tinned tomatoes. Fill up your empty tomato tin with water halfway and then add it to your pan.
- Bring the mixture up to a boil and then leave to simmer for as long as you'd like. I'd recommend leaving it to cook for a minimum of 15 minutes.
For The Meatballs
- Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix and knead thoroughly until there are no loose bits of meat.
- Split the meat mixture into around 15 equal-sized parts. Roll each piece into a round ball. They should be around 1 inch in diameter.
- Grab a frying pan, place it on medium heat, and then add in a drizzle of oil. Gently place in your meatballs and leave to fry for 4 minutes on each side. You might find it difficult to cook them all the way through. If so, turn your oven on to a 160C fan, place your meatballs onto a tray, and bake them for around 7 extra minutes.
- Remove your meatballs and set them aside.
Assembly
- Preheat your oven to a 160C fan. Prep your grill to be turned on after you use the oven.
- Slice your small baguette in half horizontally but not all the way through. Place it on a tray and warm up in the oven for 5 minutes at 160C fan.
- Remove your bread from the oven, open it up, and place down 2 tbsps marinara sauce, 4-7 meatballs, ½ your mozzarella, and ½ your cheddar cheese. Grill for 5 minutes or until your cheese has melted and turned golden. Remove your sandwich and top with parmesan and parsley. Then, serve up and enjoy!
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