Fried Meatball Sandwich With Giardiniera
Serves: 4
Darlene Legros
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
52
Sweetness
48
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to broil
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Romano, parsley, garlic, and some salt and pepper until it is all incorporated
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Add in the ground meats and breadcrumbs and, using your God-given hands, get after it and mix away
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Do not overwork the meat or it will turn "meat-loafy
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" You want it loose and supple
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Using your hands again, make 4 loose patties to match the size of your bread
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(The mixture will form at least 10 patties, depending on how big your buns are
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But I like to make some patties for sandwiches and then roll the rest to make meatballs, which I then freeze so I have meatballs at the ready
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) Heat some oil in a large, heavy-bottomed cast-iron pan (or use a griddle pan) over medium heat
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In batches, fry the patties until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side
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For the sandwich build: Place 1 slice of cheese on each side of the buns and broil in the oven until the cheese is brown and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes, but keep watch! On the cheesy buns, add the patties, spoon over some marinara, top with some pepper slices and pile on some giardiniera
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Then eat the hell out of them
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Serve with more marinara sauce on the side