Meatball Parm Hero
Incredible meatball parm nestled in a warm and toasty hero roll.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 2 tablespoon Giadzy olive oil generous
- 4 teaspoon white onion roughly chopped
- 4 or 5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder scant
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- neutral oil for frying and for oiling your hands
- 3 ½ cups pizza sauce for simmering the meatballs
For the Hero
- 2 to 3 teaspoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated, or pecorino, plus more to finish
- 4 to 6 slices fresh mozzarella ⅛ to ¼ inch thick
- fresh basil leaves to finish
- Giadzy olive oil to finish and for the bread
- 3 or 4 hero rolls or focaccia squares
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a knife and a cutting board to chop the onion and garlic. Remove the stems from the basil and parsley. Grate the parmesan or pecorino.
- Start the Panade: Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until translucent. Remove the pan from heat, and turn off the stove.
- Add the Remaining Panade Ingredients: Add the garlic-onion mixture, panko, parsley, and basil to the blender. Use measuring spoons to add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, milk, and remaining oil. Blitz for 2 minutes or until the mixture is thoroughly moistened, but not wet. The mixture should be fluffy and springy.
- Combine the Beef and Panade: Place the ground beef in a clean bowl. Add the panade and mix by hand. Wash your hands when finished.
- Form the Meatballs & Heat the Sauce: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Scoop out a few tablespoons of the beef mixture and roll it into a meatball. Place it on the sheet pan. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used. You should have around 10 meatballs when finished. Wash your hands. Heat the sauce in a saucepan over medium-low while you fry the meatballs.
- Fry Them: Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Pour oil into the pan until it reaches ¼ inch of depth. Once the oil is hot, stick a wooden spoon in it. If bubbles form around the spoon, it's ready. Work in batches to fry the meatballs, turning every few minutes, for 8 to 10 minutes. A crust will form on all sides and they'll be mostly cooked. Turn off the burner when finished.
- Add the Meatballs to the Sauce: Transfer the meatballs to the sauce and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours, until the meatballs have softened but still have structure.
- Finish the Meatball Parm: When you're ready to eat, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Top the meatballs with the parmesan and pieces of mozzarella. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the stove when finished.
- Prep the Rolls: Slice the hero rolls and remove the interior crumb to allow space for the meatballs. Drizzle oil over the cut sides of the bread. Toast the bread until golden brown.
- Build the Meatball Parm Hero: Arrange the meatballs topped with sauce and cheese on the bottom half of the hero rolls. Top with fresh sauce, a drizzle of oil, more cheese, and basil as desired. Close with the tops of the rolls. Cut as desired and serve.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/meatball-parm-hero
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1403mgPotassium: 544mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 12mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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