JACK'S SLIDERS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
12 ounces ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Olive oil
4 cups red sauce, heated
Small potato buns (slider size), toasted

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Mix the beef, sausage, onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, ricotta and salt in a bowl together with your hands (like mixing play dough). Form 1 1/2-inch inch balls out of the meat mixture. Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) with a bit of olive oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove and toss with the red sauce. Place on the toasted slider buns and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.