Simple Meatball Sandwich (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound of lean ground beef, about 95% lean

02 - A big egg, large in size

03 - Half a cup of panko breadcrumbs

04 - 1 or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

05 - A tablespoon of Italian seasoning

06 - A sprinkle of salt, roughly half a teaspoon

07 - A dash of red pepper flakes, about half a teaspoon

08 - 24 meatballs (make them fresh or grab some frozen ones)

09 - A couple of tablespoons of olive oil

10 - Two full cups of marinara sauce

11 - Mozzarella cheese, shredded (1½ cups)

12 - 8 hot dog buns

01 - Combine all the meatball stuff and roll into 24 balls. Brown them up in a pan with oil, flipping them around as needed.

02 - Pour marinara over the cooked meatballs. Cover and let it all cook on medium-low for 15 minutes, until the centers reach 160°F.

03 - Set the buns out on a baking tray. Adjust the oven’s rack to be just 6 inches under the broiler.

04 - Stuff each bun with 3 meatballs, add sauce, and sprinkle cheese on top. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching until the cheese completely melts.

01 - If you’re short on time, swap fresh meatballs with frozen ones.

02 - Keep an eye while broiling—the cheese can burn quickly!