Mozzarella Meatball Subs Food

MEATBALLS AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Either make your own meatballs (see Bergy's Recip #33944) or use frozen meatballs thawed and heated.
• Heat the sauce in a sauce pan.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Saute vegetables in the olive oil.
• Spoon a small amount of sauce onto each bun or 6" section of baguette.
• Stuff the buns with 3 to 6 meatballs depending on size.
• Add a bit more sauce to each sandwich.
• Add salt and pepper if needed.
• Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons cheese over each set of meatballs.
• Place on a foil-lined baking sheet so that the sandwiches support each other and.
• Place into the middle shelf of the oven.
• Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until buns are browned and crusty.
• Cool for 5 to10 minutes and serve with a nice salad or fries.

MOZZARELLA MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Mix the beef mince with the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, egg, half of the garlic, the fennel seeds, herbs, plenty of freshly ground black pepper and ½ tsp salt in a bowl. Knead well to combine, then roll into 12 evenly-sized balls (weighing around 60g each). Press your thumb deep into each ball to make a pocket, then fill each one with a piece of mozzarella and seal inside by rolling the meatball into shape again.
• Fry the meatballs over a medium-high heat in half the olive oil for 5-10 mins, turning regularly until well-browned with a good crust. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the remaining garlic for 2 mins until fragrant. Tip in the passata or tomatoes, season well and cook for 10 mins until thickened.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce and gently simmer for 3-5mins, basting the meatballs in the sauce. Remove from the heat, then leave to rest for 5 mins.
• To serve, cut along the length of the baguette but not all the way through, then open it up and scoop in the meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the parmesan, press the baguette shut and cut into four pieces to serve.

CHEESY MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pour the marinara sauce all over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Cut off one third of the mozzarella and cut the third into 12 small cubes. Grate the remaining mozzarella and set aside.
• Stuff each meatball with a mozzarella cube, pinching and rolling each to seal the cheese in the center. Place the stuffed meatballs in the baking dish and bake until well browned and cooked through, 22 to 24 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce by melting 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. While constantly whisking, slowly add the milk. Add the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, then stir until completely melted. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Spread the insides of the rolls with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Toast them butter-side down on a large skillet or griddle until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Add 3 meatballs to each of the toasted rolls. Top with a good amount of the cheese sauce, some banana peppers and a sprinkle of parsley to finish.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Grate the bread into coarse crumbs on the large holes of a box grater; put in a large bowl. Add the milk and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk. Add the beef, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix until just combined. Shape the meat mixture into 18 meatballs, working a piece of mozzarella into the center of each and making sure it?s completely covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Bring the marinara sauce to a very light simmer in a large Dutch oven or large wide pot. Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally and adding the remaining oil as needed, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce as they are browned.
• Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.

MOZZARELLA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Stir together egg, milk, garlic powder, onion and bread crumbs.
• Mix in ground beef.
• Divide meat mixture into 20 equal sized pieces.
• Cut cheese into 20 equal sized pieces.
• Roll each piece meat around a piece of cheese, making sure to completely seal the cheese inside of the ball.
• Preheat oil in skillet.
• Add meatballs to pan.
• Brown lightly on all sides.
• When meatballs are browned cover with spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 10 more minutes.
• Serve over you favorite pasta, or make a sub sandwich.