Meatball Sliders From The Little Owl In New York

Name: Meatball Sliders From The Little Owl In New York
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground veal; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup water; 8 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, divided (freshly grated); 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, packed; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 28 ounces whole canned tomatoes; 14 1/2 ounces whole canned tomatoes; arugula leaf (optional); 18 small soft rolls, split horizontally

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup water
8 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, divided (freshly grated)
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
28 ounces whole canned tomatoes
14 1/2 ounces whole canned tomatoes
arugula leaf (optional)
18 small soft rolls, split horizontally

1
Mix all meats, panko, 1/2 cup water, 6 tablespoons cheese, egg, egg yolk, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Form into 18 2-inch meatballs.
2
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry meatballs until brown all over. transfer to plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add olive oil to skillet. Add onion, garlic, basil and fennel seeds. Saute until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add all tomatoes with juices. bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
3
Puree sauce in processor until almost smooth. Return to same skillet. Add meatballs. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes longer.
4
DO AHEAD: can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
5
Place arugula leaves on bottom of each roll, if desired. Top each with 1 meatball. Drizzle meatballs with some of sauce and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 2 tablespoons cheese. cover with tops of rolls.

1039

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 lb ground veal, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Meatball Sliders From The Little Owl In New York 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.

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