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Meatball Sliders

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Meatball Sliders

Meatball Sliders

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Equipment

  • Non-stick Skillet - A cookware item designed to prevent food from sticking during the cooking process.

  • Slotted Spoon - A kitchen utensil with slots used to drain liquids while lifting solid food items.

  • Meat Tenderizer - A tool for breaking down tough meat fibers, often used in preparation of meats such as those found in meatballs.

  • Slow Cooker or Crockpot - Appliance used for slow cooking dishes over long periods, suitable for making tender meatballs without constant supervision.

  • Mixing Bowls - Containers made from various materials like stainless steel, glass, or plastic used to mix ingredients together.

  • Whisk (for eggs) - A kitchen utensil with wire loops designed to blend and incorporate air into eggs and other ingredients.

  • Cutting Board - A flat surface on which food is prepared and cut, often made from wood or plastic for durability and sanitation.

  • Grater (if the recipe calls for grated cheese) - Tool used to shred or grate solid substances like cheese into smaller pieces.

  • Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper - A flat pan typically made of metal, coated with a non-stick material such as parchment paper used for baking and roasting food items.

  • Silicone Slider Press or Mini Ice Cream Scoop - Cookware item designed to shape small portions, which can be adapted from making mini meatballs into sliders with cheese on top.

  • Meat Thermometer - A device used to measure the internal temperature of meats to ensure they are cooked safely and properly.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale (for precise ingredient measurements) - An electronic tool that displays weight, useful for measuring ingredients accurately in recipes like meatballs.

Ingredients

  • 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes in juice

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

  • 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (6 slices firm white sandwich bread)

  • 2/3 cup whole milk

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 1 pound ground beef chuck (not lean)

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano (1/4 pound)

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 2 cups vegetable oil

  • 20 small (2-inch) soft buns or rolls, split

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Purée tomatoes with their juice, 1 can at a time, in a blender and transfer to a bowl.
2

Instruction 2

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onion until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée, sugar, bay leaf, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 40 to 50 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
3

Instruction 3

Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes. Add meat, garlic, cheese, eggs, parsley, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and blend with your hands until just combined well (do not overmix). Form level 1/4-cup portions into meatballs.
4

Instruction 4

Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then fry meatballs, about 6 at a time, turning occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon.
5

Instruction 5

Add drained meatballs to tomato sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through.
6

Instruction 6

Assemble sliders with a meatball and 1 tablespoon sauce per bun, securing each with a wooden pick.
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