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Bacon Meatball Sandwich
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Bacon Meatball Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs grass fed beef - 90% lean or more
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for topping
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced onions
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup olive oil -to saute
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce of choice
  • 1 batch - perfect oven cooked bacon
  • Toasted buns

Instructions

  • Prepare your oven cooked bacon while you work on preparing your meatballs

Meatballs

  • Combine meat, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, milk, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, granulated garlic, minced onions, salt & pepper in large bowl.
  • Work with your hands mixing ingredients until combined
  • Roll meatballs by hand & place on a plate
  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat
  • Once oil is hot, gently place meatballs in skillet & cook about 2 minutes before rolling to continue cooking another side.
  • Cook until most of the meatball surface has been cooked -if you are working in batches transfer cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Once all the meatballs are browned - place back in skillet & add your marinara sauce
  • Cover & simmer on low for about 1 hour - stiring occasionally
  • Serve with bacon & additional Parmesan cheese on your rolls