Meatball sandwiches are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a fun and festive party. This article features three delicious meatball sandwich recipes that are sure to please everyone.
The first recipe is for a classic Italian meatball sandwich. These meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, and are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. They are served on a toasted bun with melted mozzarella cheese.
The second recipe is for a more unique meatball sandwich. These meatballs are made with a combination of ground lamb and beef, and are seasoned with a blend of Middle Eastern spices. They are served on a pita bread with tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese.
The third recipe is for a vegetarian meatball sandwich. These meatballs are made with a combination of lentils, beans, and vegetables, and are bound together with oats and flaxseed. They are served on a whole-wheat bun with avocado and sprouts.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and satisfying meatball sandwiches.
TASTY MEATBALL SANDWICHES
These sandwiches are so yummy no one will guess frozen meatballs are your secret ingredient! They also make easy appetizers if unexpected guests stop by.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place meatballs in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the next five ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Serve on rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
THE PERFECT MEATBALL SANDWICH
This is The Perfect Meatball Sandwich, made on toasted, buttery garlic bread, with an easy homemade marinara sauce and my favorite beef and sausage meatballs.
Provided by Tracy
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- With an immersion blender, food processor, or blender, process tomatoes until mostly pureed--the texture of chunky salsa. You can also turn the tomatoes out into a bowl and crush them with your hands (don't discard the juices).
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook just until it starts to turn lightly golden--watch carefully so it doesn't burn! Add the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet along with water, salt, sugar, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sprig of basil. Cover with splatter screen and bring to a good simmer, turning up the heat if necessary. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until sauce is thickened. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Remove basil sprig.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Butter both sides of your French rolls and sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add a couple tablespoons of sauce to both sides of each French roll and top with 3 to 4 meatballs and 1/4 cup of mozzarella. Bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Add fresh basil if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
MEATBALL PARM SANDWICHES
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat the broiler. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pecorino, parsley, garlic and some salt and pepper until it is all incorporated. Add the ground meats and breadcrumbs and, using your God-given hands, get after it and mix away. Do not overwork the meat or it will turn meatloaf-y. You want it loose and supple.
- Using your hands again, make 6 loose patties to match the size of your bread. Heat some oil in a large heavy-bottomed cast-iron pan (or use a griddle pan) over medium heat. In batches, fry the patties until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- For the sandwich build: Toast the split buns under the broiler, about 3 minutes. Spoon 3 tablespoons of sauce on top of each patty and top with a few slices of mozzarella. Place the patties under the broiler until melted and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Place the patties on the buns and top with giardiniera and roasted red peppers. Cut in half and serve with the remaining marinara sauce on the side.
HEARTY MEATBALL SANDWICH
A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich promises to hold together without being messy.
Provided by q
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Form the mixture into a log, and place it into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place a few slices onto each hoagie roll, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over.
- Wrap each sandwich with aluminum foil, and return to the oven for 15 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before eating. Each sandwich serves 2.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1068.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
DIVINE MEATBALL SANDWICHES
The spread on these meatball sandwiches is what really sets them apart from others. You can experiment and customize by using your favorite meatballs, sauces and fresh bread. Good for a party finger food, or for lunch or dinner. I promise no meatball sandwich will be the same again! Cook time includes entire process.
Provided by Jamie Renee
Categories Spreads
Time 45m
Yield 2 footlong sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot combine frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce.
- Heat over medium until meatballs are heated throughout.
- Meanwhile, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder and set aside.
- Slice Italian style bread loaves horizontally with serrated bread knife.
- Cut loaves into three- or four-inch sections to make small sandwiches.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on insides of each sandwiche's tops and bottoms.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- When meatballs are heated, spoon onto sandwiches and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Put sandwich tops on and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake about 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1726.6, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 217.7, Sodium 3700.8, Carbohydrate 187.1, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 26.3, Protein 61.9
MEATBALL SANDWICHES
Homemade meatball sandwiches....from the meatballs to the sauce! The meatballs are baked, not fried, and the sauce and meatballs cook cook for almost 2 hours to create a delicious aroma and taste! Mama-mia!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Meatballs
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Slice the french rolls in half. On one side of each roll, scrape out a hollow trough for the meatballs to nestle inches With the bread you scrape out, save 1 cup of the breadcrumbs for the meatballs. Place the buns back in a plastic bag and set aside.
- For the meatballs:.
- Take the 1 cup of breadcrumbs from the rolls and combine it with the milk in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and the next 8 ingredients; mix well.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place the meatballs in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
- For the Sauce:.
- Saute the green peppers, chopped onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic in oil in a large saucepan until the vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, water, sugar, 1 1/2 tsp basil, and 1/4 tsp oregano; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the reserved meatballs; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- To assemble the sandwiches:.
- Take the French rolls out of the bag and brush lightly with the softened butter. Place cheese on the flat side of the bread (not the one you hollowed out for the meatballs). I cut my cheese slices in half so that they fit nicely on the bread and cover all the bread.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat until lightly toasted and the cheese is melted and gooey -- watch carefully so the cheese doesn't burn.
- Spoon meatball mixture onto the hollowed out side of the buns, and top with the cheese covered side of the bun. Enjoy!
MEATBALL SANDWICHES
These crowd-pleasing sandwiches are great when you're hosting a holiday open house or progressive dinner. Keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker on your buffet table, and guests can serve themselves as they arrive.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomato paste, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Add the meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. , Discard bay leaf. Spoon five meatballs with sauce onto each bun bottom. Sprinkle with cheese. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground meat: A combination of ground beef and ground pork is ideal for meatballs, as it provides a good balance of flavor and texture. If you prefer a leaner meatball, you can use all ground turkey or chicken.
- Use fresh bread: A good quality bread will make all the difference in your meatball sandwich. Choose a soft, fluffy bread that can hold up to the hearty meatball and sauce.
- Make sure the meatballs are cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- Don't skimp on the sauce: A flavorful sauce is essential for a great meatball sandwich. Choose a sauce that you love and that complements the flavor of the meatballs.
- Add your favorite toppings: Meatball sandwiches are a great opportunity to get creative with toppings. Some popular options include cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
Conclusion:
Meatball sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatball sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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