Meatball Grinder Recipes

MEATBALL GRINDER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Spoon 5 Meatballs and some of the sauce onto each Roll. Sprinkle with some mozzarella and Parmesan. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is slightly crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.
• Combine 2 teaspoons of the oregano, the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; mix thoroughly.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano in a saucepan; mix well.
• Place the ground beef and eggs in a separate bowl. Add the cheese mixture and mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
• Using an ice cream scoop, scoop 4-ounce balls of the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and gently roll with your hands. Bake for 26 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the tomato mixture in a saucepan over low heat.
• Place the meatballs in the sauce and keep warm.
• Combine the warm water and yeast in a measuring cup; stir with a fork.
• Place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the yeast mixture, ice water and honey and mix until combined, 5 minutes. Add the salt and mix for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and mix another 6 minutes.
• Turn out the dough, cover with a wet towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Cut the dough into four 11-ounce pieces. Pull the opposite edges of one piece together, wrapping them underneath to form a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place the balls in 1 gallon containers or bags and refrigerate overnight.
• Place the dough balls on the counter, uncovered, and cut each in half. Flip the smooth side of one of the pieces over and fold together longways, pinching to seal. Turn the piece of dough over so the seam is on the counter. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Make 3 diagonal slices down each roll. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Transfer the rolls to a baking pan and bake until golden brown, 8 minutes, spraying the rolls with some water after the first minute. Immediately slice the rolls down the center and brush with some garlic oil.

MEATBALL GRINDERS WITH A YUMMY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix pizza sauce, apple jelly, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a low boil over medium heat.
• Place frozen meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are done, stirring occasionally.
• While the meatballs are cooking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the split hoagie rolls on a large baking sheet.
• Place several meatballs and desired amount of sauce in each roll. Layer with mozzarella cheese. Place in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

WITH LEFTOVERS: SPICY MEATBALL GRINDER

Steps:

• In a hot skillet coated lightly with oil, brown the onions. Add the tomatoes, chipotle and season. Add the juice and check for seasoning. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes and reserve warm.
• PLATING Split bread in half but not all the way through. Toast then top with sliced meatballs. Liberally top with sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve with homemade potato chips or onion rings.

EASY MEATBALL GRINDER

Steps:

• Slice roll as if making a sandwich but slice all the way through.
• Place each half of the roll in the toaster.
• While roll is toasting, heat up meatballs in sauce in the microwave.
• When roll is toasted to your liking, place both halves on a micro safe plate, cut side up.
• Spoon meatballs (I cut them in half) and sauce equally over each side and sprinkle with cheese.
• Heat in microwave for about 10 seconds or until cheese starts to melt.
• As neatly as possible put the sandwich together and press down slightly.
• Allow to cool for a couple minutes and enjoy.

TURKEY MEATBALL GRINDER

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the meatballs: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Form into 24 meatballs, about 1 1D2 inches in diameter.
• 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs in batches, shaking the pan occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Add more oil if necessary. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel to drain.
• 3. Warm the tomato sauce over medium heat in another skillet. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, spooning sauce over them.
• 4. To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce into each roll, coating well; spoon 3 meatballs into each bread. Wrap the sandwiches in foil for the road.

MEATBALL GRINDERS

Steps:

• Combine onions, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until onions are soft.
• During the last 30 minutes of cooking time, make the meatballs. Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.
• With wet hands form the mixture into 12 to 16 meatballs.
• Put olive oil in skillet heat over medium heat till hot. Add meatballs cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides.
• Remove from heat add to slow cooker. Cook 1 to 2 hours or until meatballs are no longer pink in the center.
• Place 3 to 4 meatballs in each roll. Divide sauce evenly and spoon over meatballs. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.