Meatball Melties Recipe

Name: Meatball Melties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, pork and veal mix (I use all ground beef); 2/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons onions, grated; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1/2 tablespoon rubbed sage or 1/2 tablespoon ground sage; fresh nutmeg; salt; pepper; extra virgin olive oil, for generous drizzling; 8 deli slices mild provolone cheese or 8 sharp provolone cheese; 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 2 fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon marjoram; 4 ciabatta rolls (or fresh Italian rolls)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, pork and veal mix (I use all ground beef)
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons onions, grated
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/2 tablespoon rubbed sage or 1/2 tablespoon ground sage
fresh nutmeg
salt
pepper
extra virgin olive oil, for generous drizzling
8 deli slices mild provolone cheese or 8 sharp provolone cheese
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
4 ciabatta rolls (or fresh Italian rolls)

1
Heat a large skillet or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
2
In a large bowl, combine the meat mixture, breadcrumbs, parsley, pecorino-romano, egg, garlic, onion, milk and sage; season with nutmeg, salt and lots of pepper.
3
Form the mixture into 4 patties (thinner at the center and thicker at the edges for even cooking).
4
Drizzle the burgers all over with a liberal amount of olive oil.
5
Place in the hot skillet and cook, turning once, for about 10-15 minutes.
6
Top each burger with 2 slices of provolone and tent with foil to melt.
7
While the burgers are cooking, in a medium saucepan, heat the tomatoes.
8
Stir in the basil and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
9
Place the burgers on the roll bottoms; then top with the sauce and roll tops.

1488

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, pork and veal mix (I use all ground beef), 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, 1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Meatball Melties 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.

Meatball Melties

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