Picante Meatball Sandwiches
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with these bold and flavorful Picante Meatball Sandwiches! Featuring tender, juicy meatballs crafted from a savory blend of ground beef and pork, infused with garlic, parsley, and peppery spices, this recipe brings rich comfort food to a whole new level. The meatballs simmer in a spicy marinara sauce to soak up maximum flavor before being nestled into buttery toasted sub rolls. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and tangy pickled jalapeños, these sandwiches deliver the perfect balance of heat and indulgence. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd pleaser, these spicy meatball subs are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Serve them hot and watch them become the centerpiece of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 100 grams breadcrumbs
- 60 ml milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 ml spicy marinara sauce
- 4 units sub rolls
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
Add the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir to combine and let it sit for 5 minutes so the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley, then add them to the mixture along with the egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 16 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate. In the same skillet, add the spicy marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat, until the meatballs are fully cooked and infused with the sauce.
While the meatballs are cooking, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Slice the sub rolls lengthwise and lightly butter the inside surfaces. Place them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Remove the rolls from the oven. Spoon a generous amount of the meatballs and sauce onto each roll.
Top each sandwich with slices of mozzarella cheese and a few pickled jalapeño slices for an extra kick.
Return the assembled sandwiches to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy your zesty Picante Meatball Sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.5 g | 313% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.6 g | 448% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 912 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 10221 mg | 444% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.1 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 260.4 g | 521% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1940 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 31.6 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 3728 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
