MEATBALL GRINDERS

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Meatball grinders are perfect for game day. They're hearty enough for a meal or put on sliders for an appetizer. The majority of the work is done in the slow cooker, so it's a hands-off recipe. Lightly frying the meatballs in a skillet, keeps them juicy. As they simmer in the Crock Pot, they absorb the flavors of the tomato sauce. Loaded onto a hoagie roll and topped with Parmesan cheese ... what's not to love?!

Provided by shirley terhaar @shirlann54

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup(s) chopped onion
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, juice and all (15 oz)
1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz)
2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
1 teaspoon(s) dried Italian seasoning
1 pound(s) ground beef or chicken
1/2 cup(s) fresh whole wheat or white bread crumbs [1 slice of bread]
1 - egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoon(s) finely chopped fresh parsley
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper
4 small hard rolls split
4 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

  • Combine onions, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until onions are soft.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking time, make the meatballs. Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.
  • With wet hands form the mixture into 12 to 16 meatballs.
  • Put olive oil in skillet heat over medium heat till hot. Add meatballs cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides.
  • Remove from heat add to slow cooker. Cook 1 to 2 hours or until meatballs are no longer pink in the center.
  • Place 3 to 4 meatballs in each roll. Divide sauce evenly and spoon over meatballs. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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