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Sweet Sriracha Meatball Sandwiches

Course Main Course
Keyword Arugula, Basil, Meatball Subs, Sriracha
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

The Meatballs

  • 2 Lbs Ground Turkey
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 C Bread Crumbs

The Sauce

  • 1 can Tomato Sauce of Choice
  • 4 ish T Local Honey
  • 1 ish C Sriracha
  • Big Splash Soy Sauce
  • Splash Worcestershire

The Greens

  • 2 ish C Basil Leaves
  • 1 ish C Arugula
  • EVOO To Coat Greens
  • S&P To Taste

To Make the Sandwiches

  • 1 Loaf Either French Baguette or Ciabatta
  • 4 Rounds Fresh Mozzarella

Instructions

The Meatballs

  • Dump ground turkey, and breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl, Set aside. 
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a fork until combined. Add to turkey and breadcrumbs.
  • Mix all three together until well combined. 
  • Using your hands, make golf ball sized meatballs, set on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Repeat until the tray is filled, or mixture is all used. 
  • Bake meatballs at 350 until done. 

The Sauce

  • All into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring well. 
  • Reduce heat and simmer until meatballs come out of the over, and have had time to rest. 

The Greens

  • Toss washed greens together with EVOO, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Compiling the Sandwiches

  • Slice mozzarella and set to the side. 
  • Toss meatballs in the sauce until well and fully coated. 
  • Slice bread of choice, and start compiling. 
  • Greens first, meatballs next, top with mozzarella and back into the oven they go. 
  • Broil sandwiches until cheese is melty and bubbly. 
  • If you've opted to go the panini route, replace broil with the panini press, and you're good to go.