Jack's Meatball Sliders Recipe

Name: Jack's Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 or 5 cloves garlic, chopped (not too small; larger chunks, about 1/4 inch); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 28 -ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground sausage (preferably spicy pork); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 12 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Olive oil; 33 slider-size potato buns, toasted

Servings: persons

4 or 5 cloves garlic, chopped (not too small; larger chunks, about 1/4 inch)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 28 -ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground sausage (preferably spicy pork)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 large egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
12 ounces ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Olive oil
33 slider-size potato buns, toasted

1
Make the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the garlic and red pepper flakes in the oil 1 minute, stirring.
2
(Do not brown the garlic.)
3
Stir in the tomatoes and salt.
4
Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the beef, sausage, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, ricotta and salt with your hands.
6
Form 1 1/2-inch balls out of the meat mixture.
7
Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) with a bit of olive oil.
8
Working in batches, addthe meatballs and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes.
9
Return all the meatballs to the skillet and place in the oven to finish cooking, 10 minutes.
10
Toss the meatballs with 3 cups of the prepared sauce.
11
Place on the toasted slider buns and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.
12
Photograph by Jennifer Causey

1513

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 or 5 cloves garlic, chopped (not too small; larger chunks, about 1/4 inch), 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 28 -ounce can crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Jack's Meatball Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jack's Meatball Sliders

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Variations & substitutions

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