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Meatball Sandwich
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Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Author: Emily Roz

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!