Neely's Meatball Sliders Recipe

Name: Neely's Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: s3/4 pound ground pork; 3/4 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 garlic cloves, chopped, divided; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (20-ounce) can tomato puree; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes; Soft rolls, split horizontally; Fresh basil leaves; Shaved pecorino

Servings: persons

s3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 (20-ounce) can tomato puree
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Soft rolls, split horizontally
Fresh basil leaves
Shaved pecorino

1
Combine the ground pork and pork sausage, red pepper flakes, 2 cloves of the chopped garlic, panko, grated cheese, eggs, parsley, kosher salt and black pepper, to taste, in large bowl.
2
Form into 2-inch-meatballs and set aside on a platter.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides.
5
Transfer to plate.
6
Meanwhile, start the sauce.
7
Add the 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
8
Add the onion, and the remaining garlic.
9
Saute until the onion begins to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
10
Season the onions with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
Add the tomato puree and the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce the heat, stir in the meatballs and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
13
To serve, put a meat ball on the bottom of each roll and drizzle lightly with some sauce.
14
Top with a basil leaf and some shaved pecorino.
15
Cover with the roll tops and transfer to a platter.
16
Serve warm.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: s3/4 pound ground pork, 3/4 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 6 garlic cloves, chopped, divided, and more.

Yes, Neely'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.

Neely's Meatball Sliders

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