Best 5 Mini Meatball Heroes Recipes

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Mini Meatball Heroes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. Mini Meatball Heroes are made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and Italian seasoning. They are then baked in a muffin tin until golden brown. The meatballs are then served on small rolls with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI MEATBALLS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 medium meatballs or 70 small

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
2 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, thoroughly mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Shape into meatballs and place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes for medium or 25 minutes for bite-size. Stick toothpicks in the finished meatballs to serve as an appetizer.

MINI MEATBALL HEROES BY GIADA



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This recipe comes from Giada De Laurentiis. Mmmmmm....this is on the table in less than an hour! You can use any combination of meats to equal 1-1/2 pounds.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 large egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
6 ounces ground beef
6 ounces ground veal
6 ounces ground pork
1/3 cup olive oil
26 ounces marinara sauce
12 (3 -3 1/2 inch) Italian rolls, split, warm
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.
  • Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Mix in the meats.
  • Using about 2 tablespoons meat for each, shape into 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inch meatballs. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess oil.
  • Add the marinara sauce and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sandwiches: spoon the hot meatballs with some sauce over the bottoms of the the rolls.
  • Place 1/2 slice provolone on the top of meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Spread more sauce of the rolls tops, the flod the tops of the rolls over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 784.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 15.6

MINI MEATBALL HERO SANDWICHES



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You can of coarse use your favorite meatball recipe for these, but the ingredients listed here makes a great mini meatball with lot of flavor, or see my recipe #69173. Purchase the longer crusty rolls for this. You can prepare the meatballs and simmer in the sauce, then refrigerate until ready to use. Prep time does not include making the marinara sauce.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use less)
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
3 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or use 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
1/2 cup crushed corn flake crumbs (more if needed)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (can use more)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
black pepper (or use cayenne pepper for heat)
4 cups favorite marinara sauce (see Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian))
parmesan cheese (optional) or mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
6 large rolls (purchase Italian or French rolls, sliced in half lengthwise)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl combine the first 9 ingredients (up to the marinara sauce) mix well with clean hands to combine, if the mixture is too soft then add in a bit more cornflake crumbs.
  • Shape into 1-1/2-inch balls, then place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked and browned.
  • Bring the marinara sauce to a simmer on top of the stove.
  • Add in the cooked mini meatballs and simmer for about 20 minutes (you can refrigerate this and then use the following day, just rewarm over low heat before using).
  • With your fingers press down the bottom part of each bun to create a depression in the middle.
  • Spoon about 5-6 meatballs into the depression and then spoon the sauce over to coat.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese, if desired.
  • Place the tops of buns over and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 160, Sodium 1424.5, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 16.3, Protein 37.6

EASY MEATBALL HERO SANDWICH



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This meaty sandwich should please the very hungry at lunchtime. It's an easy meal that requires just 10 minutes of prep work. Roast onion, bell pepper, and zucchini with oil, then add the meatballs until cooked through and layer all of the ingredients in a soft hero roll.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, halved and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 zucchini, halved crosswise then lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt
10 mini meatballs
2 hero rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss onion, bell pepper, and zucchini with oil and oregano. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle vegetables with vinegar, and season with salt; toss to coat. Push vegetables to one side of pan; place meatballs on other end.
  • Bake until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Serve in rolls.

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

Tips:

  • Use 80/20 ground beef: This ratio of lean to fat will give your meatballs the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to your meatballs. This will help them stand out from the bread and sauce.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs: Meatballs are best when they are cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked meatballs will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread is an important part of a meatball hero, so don't skimp on it. Use a fresh, crusty Italian bread that will hold up to the other ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a meatball hero. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a combination that you love.

Conclusion:

Meatball heroes are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone at your party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give meatball heroes a try!

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