GRILLED MEATBALL SANDWICH

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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups packed arugula leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbs. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. kosher salt
Oil for grill
1 large baguette
8 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • To make the arugula pesto, in a food processor, combine the walnuts, garlic, arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano and the 1 tsp. salt and pulse to blend. With the machine running, pour in the olive oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Mix gently just until combined; you don't want to overwork the meat. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs about the size of golf balls, putting them on a lightly oiled baking sheet as you work. Set aside at room temperature.
  • Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to high. Using a grill brush, scrape the heated grill rack clean. Rub the rack with oil.
  • Arrange the meatballs on the grill rack without crowding. Using tongs, grill until the meatballs are browned evenly on all sides and cooked to medium, 8 to 10 minutes total, depending on the grill temperature. Move any meatballs to a cooler area of the grill if they threaten to overbrown. Transfer to a platter or a clean baking sheet as they are finished. Let rest for 5 minutes while you assemble the sandwiches.
  • Cut the baguette crosswise into 4 pieces and split each piece horizontally. Lay the pieces, cut side down, on the grill. Toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Lay the provolone slices on half of the baguette pieces. Place 3 meatballs on top of the cheese-lined baguette slices. Garnish with the pesto, cover the sandwiches with the remaining baguette pieces and serve immediately.

Crystal May
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This sandwich is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The meatballs are flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


That Box
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but this sandwich was amazing! The meatballs were so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Akpan Imaobong336
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This sandwich is delicious! The meatballs are moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dilo m
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I made this sandwich for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. We will definitely be making this again.


Jabran Saeed
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This sandwich is so good! The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hellina James
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This was a great recipe! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gerardo Flores
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This sandwich is amazing! The meatballs are juicy and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dawn Hurley
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I love this sandwich! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mehabooh Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich turned out great. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was perfect.


juliusafrica timlin
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This sandwich is so good! The meatballs are juicy and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lubwama Kevin
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but this sandwich changed my mind. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


MASTER BARBER MIKE KASIEM
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. The sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Bubble Gumpy
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The meatballs were especially good.


Hasan Uddin
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This grilled meatball sandwich was a hit with my family! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. We'll definitely be making this again.