Jul 13 2026

Meatball Hero Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Add Seasonings

    Add the egg, salt, black pepper, and oregano to the meat mixture. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Cook the Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

  5. 5

    Heat the Marinara Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

  6. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are done, add them to the saucepan with the marinara sauce, gently stirring to coat the meatballs in the sauce.

  7. 7

    Assemble the Hero Sandwiches

    Slice the hero rolls in half lengthwise. Place a few meatballs with sauce on the bottom half of each roll.

  8. 8

    Add Cheese

    Top the meatballs with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  9. 9

    Melt the Cheese

    Place the assembled sandwiches back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, close the rolls, and serve hot. Enjoy your Meatball Hero!

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