SMASHED MEATBALL BURGERS

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking the patties
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
Crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
6 slices mozzarella or provolone
6 ciabatta rolls or big squares of focaccia
Marinara sauce and fresh basil, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the egg, breadcrumbs, milk and Parmesan and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and fennel seeds and cook for another minute. Set aside to cool.
  • Add the ground beef and ground pork to a medium bowl, spreading it out, and sprinkle the surface evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, a few turns of black pepper, a good pinch of crushed red pepper, the oregano and the parsley. Add the cooled onion mixture to the meat mixture. Mix with your hands quickly until just combined (don't overmix). Divide into 6 parts and shape into balls. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or a griddle over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil. Cook the meatballs on one side until a brown crust is formed, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 minutes; then smash with a big metal spatula. Top each with a slice of cheese and cook until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature is 160 degrees F, about 5 more minutes.
  • Toast the rolls or focaccia either in a skillet or the oven, then spread each side with marinara sauce. Top each with a patty and 2 big leaves of basil. Enjoy!

Donna Linardo
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they are always a hit! I love that they are so easy to make, and they are always so delicious. I usually use a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and I add a bit of chopped onion and garlic to t


Hassan butt Butt
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These were so easy to make and they were so good! I used ground turkey, and they were still very flavorful. I also added a bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the meatballs, and it gave them a nice cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again


Alfie Rix
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These burgers were amazing! I used a pre-made meatball mix, and they turned out great. I also made the garlic aioli sauce, and it was the perfect complement to the burgers. I will definitely be making these again.


Jp Benson
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they are always a hit! I love that they are so easy to make, and they are always so delicious. I usually use a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and I add a bit of chopped onion and garlic to t


Logan Jorgenson
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These were so easy to make and they were so good! I used ground turkey, and they were still very flavorful. I also added a bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the meatballs, and it gave them a nice cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again


Zulfiqar Wadood
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These burgers were amazing! I used a pre-made meatball mix, and they turned out great. I also made the garlic aioli sauce, and it was the perfect complement to the burgers. I will definitely be making these again.


Rahaf Kara
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they are always a hit! I love that they are so easy to make, and they are always so delicious. I usually use a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and I add a bit of chopped onion and garlic to t


Bin Mohammed Hamdan
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These were so easy to make and they were so good! I used ground turkey, and they were still very flavorful. I also added a bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the meatballs, and it gave them a nice cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again


Titu Ahmed
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These burgers were amazing! I used a pre-made meatball mix, and they turned out great. I also made the garlic aioli sauce, and it was the perfect complement to the burgers. I will definitely be making these again.


Shafiqa Ayazi
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they are always a hit! I love that they are so easy to make, and they are always so delicious. I usually use a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and I add a bit of chopped onion and garlic to t


Sphelo Sphe
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These were so easy to make and they were so good! I used ground turkey, and they were still very flavorful. I also added a bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the meatballs, and it gave them a nice cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again


M Yousaf Khan M Yousaf Khan
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These burgers were amazing! I used a pre-made meatball mix, and they turned out great. I also made the garlic aioli sauce, and it was the perfect complement to the burgers. I will definitely be making these again.


arisha rodoshi
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they are always a hit! I love that they are so easy to make, and they are always so delicious. I usually use a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and I add a bit of chopped onion and garlic to t


ZALWANGO BABRA
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These were so easy to make and they were so good! I used ground turkey, and they were still very flavorful. I also added a bit of shredded cheddar cheese to the meatballs, and it gave them a nice cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making these again


Semata Ryan
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I used a pre-made meatball mix, and they turned out great. I also made the garlic aioli sauce, and it was the perfect complement to the burgers.


mighuel michael Alaniz
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These were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and they were so flavorful. I also added a bit of chopped onion and garlic to the meatballs, and it really took them to the next level. I will definitely be making these again