Picante Meatball Sandwiches

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with these bold and flavorful Picante Meatball Sandwiches! Featuring tender, juicy meatballs crafted from a savory blend of ground beef and pork, infused with garlic, parsley, and peppery spices, this recipe brings rich comfort food to a whole new level. The meatballs simmer in a spicy marinara sauce to soak up maximum flavor before being nestled into buttery toasted sub rolls. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and tangy pickled jalapeños, these sandwiches deliver the perfect balance of heat and indulgence. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd pleaser, these spicy meatball subs are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Serve them hot and watch them become the centerpiece of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground pork
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 60 ml milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 500 ml spicy marinara sauce
• 4 units sub rolls
• 200 grams mozzarella cheese
• 50 grams pickled jalapeños
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.

Step 2

Add the breadcrumbs and milk. Stir to combine and let it sit for 5 minutes so the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.

Step 3

Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley, then add them to the mixture along with the egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 16 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 6

Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate. In the same skillet, add the spicy marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.

Step 7

Return the meatballs to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat, until the meatballs are fully cooked and infused with the sauce.

Step 8

While the meatballs are cooking, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 9

Slice the sub rolls lengthwise and lightly butter the inside surfaces. Place them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the rolls from the oven. Spoon a generous amount of the meatballs and sauce onto each roll.

Step 11

Top each sandwich with slices of mozzarella cheese and a few pickled jalapeño slices for an extra kick.

Step 12

Return the assembled sandwiches to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy your zesty Picante Meatball Sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2138.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4499.3

Total Fat 244.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 911.9mg	0%
Sodium 10221.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 327.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 56.3g
Protein 260.4g	0%

Vitamin D 113.0IU	0%
Calcium 1940.5mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 3728.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 28.8%