Open Faced Meatball Sandwich Recipes

OPEN-FACED MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Place meatballs in a large saucepan. Add pasta sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto bun halves; sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese if desired.

OPEN-FACED MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Place meatballs in a large saucepan. Add the pasta sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Spoon meatballs and sauce onto bun halves; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese if desired.

OPEN FACED MEATBALL SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. For the Sandwich: Left over tomato sauce or ketchup Shredded mozzarella or your favorite cheese Your favorite bread In a medium bowl; crumble the sliced bread and soak the bread in the milk. Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Add the eggs, grated Romano cheese, parsley, garlic, and instant potatoes or bread crumbs. Add the bread soaked in the milk. Add the seasonings. Mix the meat thoroughly and form into meat balls. Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the meatballs, but do not overcrowd the pan. Toast the bread and place the sliced meatballs on the bread top with sauce or ketchup and the shredded cheese.

OPEN-FACED MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the first seven ingredients in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 2" balls and place on a parchment paper-lined or non-stick baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, place the pasta sauce and water in a medium-sized pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. When the meatballs are cooked, drain them well; add them to the sauce and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Divide and mound the meatballs on the slices of Italian bread and, if desired, serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Use other ground meats to make these meatballs, such as pork, veal or turkey. Or, use a mix of meats, such as ground beef, pork and veal. Instead of tomato basil, use another type of pasta sauce, such as roasted garlic or mushroom. Serve the meatballs on a different type of bread, such as olive or sourdough.

OPEN FACED MEATBALL SUB

Steps:

• Make the Mini Meatballs: In a large bowl, using hands, mix together all ingredients until combined well. using 1 tablespoon mixture for each, roll into balls.
• Mini meatballs can be made ahead. Transfer to a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Divide between two heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, seal and freeze up to 3 weeks. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
• Make the Meatball Subs: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and turn to coat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan and cover.
• Wipe skillet clean; add remaining 2 tablespoons oil with the onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring, until softened and just starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Heat broiler and place rack 6 inches from heat. Place rolls, cut side up on a baking sheet. In saucepan with meatballs, add sauce and heat over medium heat until warm, about 2 minutes; spoon onto each roll. Cover with onion-bell pepper mixture and top each with 2 cheese halves. Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

SWEDISH MEATBALL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place the beets, apple, onion, crème fraîche, beet juice, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix together gently with a spoon until well combined.
• Lightly butter the bread slice and place the salad greens on it.
• Top with the beet salad.
• Place the sliced meatballs on top of the beet salad.
• Serve immediately, with a knife and fork.

OPEN FACED MEATBALL SANDWICHES (HEALTHY)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Crumble Turkey over mixture;mix well.
• Shape into meatballs 1 inch each.
• In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches if necessary. Drain.
• Place meatballs in a large saucepan.
• Add the pasta sauce;bring to a boil. Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
• Spoon meatballs and sauce onto buns;sprinkle with cheese.