Grilled Meatball Parmesan Hero Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (25)

  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Sugar, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Olive oil, for brushing
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  • 6 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or grated
  • 4 Italian hero rolls, halved
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  • Type of fire: two-zone indirect
  • Grill heat: medium-high

Directions

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