Meatball Hero Recipe
Handmade meatballs in a fresh baked italian roll. Topped with our family sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- 4
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and let them simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 7
Assemble the Hero
Slice the Italian rolls in half, fill each with meatballs and sauce, and serve warm.
