Quick Weeknight Meatball Sandwich (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ From-Scratch Meatballs

01 - 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
02 - ½ cup panko crumbs
03 - 1 large egg, beaten
04 - 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon Italian herb mix
06 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes
07 - ½ teaspoon table salt

→ Sandwich Building

08 - 24 meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2 cups tomato sauce
11 - 8 hot dog rolls
12 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella

# Instructions:

01 - Combine all meatball stuff and shape into 24 small balls. Heat oil in skillet and brown them all over
02 - Pour tomato sauce over meatballs, put the lid on and cook medium-low for 15 minutes until they reach 160°F inside
03 - Lay rolls on a cookie sheet. Move oven rack so it's 6 inches under the broiler
04 - Put 3 meatballs in each roll, spoon sauce over top, sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes till bubbly

# Notes:

01 - Ready-made frozen meatballs work fine too
02 - Keep an eye on them while broiling so they don't burn

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