Meatball Hero Recipe
Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
- 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
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 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
Heat the Marinara Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- 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
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
Add Cheese
Top the meatballs with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 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
Serve
Remove from the oven, close the rolls, and serve hot. Enjoy your Meatball Hero!