Best Quick And Easy Philadelphia Meatball Heroes Recipes

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MINI MEATBALL HEROES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 large egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
6 ounces ground beef
6ounces ground veal
6 ounces ground pork
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Marinara Sauce, recipe follows, or 26-ounce jar, store-purchased
Twelve 3 to 3 1/2-inch diameter Italian rolls, split, warm
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 ounces sliced provolone
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Two 32-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs: Whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs. Mix in the beef, veal, and pork. Using about 2 tablespoons of meat for each, shape the meat mixture into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Heat the oil in heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in 2 to 3 batches, add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a plate. Pour off any excess oil. Return all the meatballs to the pan. Add the Marinara Sauce. Simmer over medium-low until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The meatball mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
  • To make the sandwiches: Spoon the hot meatballs with some sauce over the bottoms of the rolls. Place 1/2 slice provolone on top of meatballs and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Spread more sauce over the roll tops, then fold the tops of the rolls over and serve.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

MINI MEATBALL HEROES BY GIADA



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This recipe comes from Giada De Laurentiis. Mmmmmm....this is on the table in less than an hour! You can use any combination of meats to equal 1-1/2 pounds.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 large egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
6 ounces ground beef
6 ounces ground veal
6 ounces ground pork
1/3 cup olive oil
26 ounces marinara sauce
12 (3 -3 1/2 inch) Italian rolls, split, warm
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.
  • Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Mix in the meats.
  • Using about 2 tablespoons meat for each, shape into 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inch meatballs. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess oil.
  • Add the marinara sauce and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sandwiches: spoon the hot meatballs with some sauce over the bottoms of the the rolls.
  • Place 1/2 slice provolone on the top of meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Spread more sauce of the rolls tops, the flod the tops of the rolls over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 784.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 15.6

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS



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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MEATBALL HEROS WITH TRI-COLORED PEPPERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow pepper, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) loaf Italian bread (preferably whole-grain)
8 meatballs and 1 cup sauce from Turkey Meatball and Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe
1/2 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, and salt and saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut the bread into quarters crosswise and cut each quarter in half, being careful not to cut all the way through, so the 2 haves stay connected. Scoop the soft center out of the bread.
  • Put the bread, open-faced, on a baking sheet. Place 1 meatball and some sauce on 1 side of each piece of bread. Top with some of the pepper mixture. Moisten the other side of each sandwich with a little sauce and sprinkle with the cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3.6 grams, Sodium 753 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 23 grams

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