The meatball sandwich is a classic of street food that combines homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, all inside a crusty baguette. This recipe, perfect for a casual meal or a quick dinner, shows you how to prepare a juicy and flavorful sandwich. The meatballs are made with ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and aromatic herbs, giving them a tender texture and intense flavor. They are then browned in a skillet and cooked in tomato sauce, creating an irresistible combination.
The result is a hot and toasted sandwich, with a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful meatballs inside. A delicious option that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
170 kcal
In a bowl, combine the minced meat with the egg, the breadcrumbs, the chopped onion and garlic, the parsley, the ground chili pepper and the dried oregano.
Integrate with your hands and season with salt and pepper.
Form small balls and brown on all sides in a very hot pan with olive oil.
Add the sauce, cover and cook for a few minutes.
Open the breads, remove some crumbs from one of the lids and add the meatballs with a little sauce.
Sprinkle with plenty of grated mozzarella, cover with the other bread and cook in a strong oven.
