A classic Italian meal made into a sandwich, the Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich is sure to keep you satisfied! Enjoy the delicious blend of ground beef and pork, combined with a blend of Italian herbs and spices and topped with melting mozzarella cheese for a mouth watering treat! Paired perfectly with a glass of Merlot, you can treat yourself to this delicious sandwich in minutes!
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Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich!
Ingredients
-160g ground beef
-160g ground pork
-1 tablespoon garlic powder
-1 teaspoon onion powder
-Pinch of oregano
-1 egg
-1/2 cup breadcrumbs
-1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
-2 tablespoon olive oil
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-3/4 cup tomato sauce
-1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
-Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
-4 slices of Italian bread, toasted
-Fresh mozzarella, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and egg to the mix. Mix until everything is combined.
4. Add breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix until everything is combined.
5. Form into 12-16 small meatballs.
6. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
7. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.
8. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
9. Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until they are browned and cooked through.
10. Toast the slices of Italian bread.
11. Assemble the sandwiches by piling the cooked meatballs onto the toasted bread, top with mozzarella slices, and top with the remaining bread slices.
12. Serve with a lovely glass of Merlot!
A Classic Italian Sandwich with a Twist
The Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich is an essential Italian dish reimagined as a delicious sandwich. This classic Italian dinner, typically served as meatballs with melted cheese over pasta, has been reinvented as an easy, mouthwatering sandwich. This sandwich offers a delicious blend of ground beef and pork, spiced with Italian herbs and spices, and topped with creamy melting mozzarella cheese. Perfectly accompanied by a glass of Merlot, this meal can be created in minutes!
Why People Love This Sandwich
The Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich is a classic Italian dish, giving diners the classic Italian flavors they love. The combination of ground beef and pork, seasoned with a mixture of Italian herbs and spices, creates a bold flavor without any effort. Topped with cheese, and served on a warm, toasted bun, this sandwich offers a unique combination of flavors and textures. The flavors blend together with each bite, and the classic Italian ingredients leave you wanting more.
Adapting the Recipe for Gluten Free Diets
The Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich is typically served on a classic Italian roll, however this gluten free adaptation can be just as delicious! To adhere to a gluten free diet, try adapting the recipe with a gluten free roll or, as an alternative, wrap the sandwich ingredients in a gluten free tortilla. Additionally, check the labels of any seasoning or spice mixes used in the recipe for gluten ingredients. Making these few substitutions results in a gluten free version of the Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich.
Adjusting the Recipe for Vegan Diets
The Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich is a classic Italian dish with meat as the main ingredient, but this vegan version can be just as satisfying! To adhere to a vegan diet, the ground beef and pork in the recipe can be replaced with a vegan-friendly alternative ground meat substitute. Additionally, a vegan-friendly cheese substitute can be used to replace the mozzarella cheese. Combining these vegan alternatives with the classic Italian herbs and spices, and served on a vegan-friendly roll, creates a vegan version of this Italian sandwich.
In summary, the Tender & Juicy Italian Meatball Sandwich is a classic Italian dish reimagined as a delicious sandwich. This sandwich offers bold Italian flavors, and can be adapted to fit gluten free and vegan diets with minimal effort. Enjoying this sandwich with a glass of Merlot makes this meal an easy, delicious treat!
If you like this sandwich recipe, check out this Grilled Triple-Decker BLT or this delicious Grilled Bacon & Caramelized Onion Meatloaf Sandwich. You can also check out the full Sandwich Archive!
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