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- Yields:
- 6
- Prep Time:
- 25 mins
- Total Time:
- 55 mins
Ingredients
- 12 Slider buns
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 c. marinara
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and place buns in a small baking pan. Using a paring knife, cut wells out of slider buns.
- Step 2Brush the insides of the bread with olive oil, then sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder into each well. Bake until bread starts to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
- Step 3Meanwhile, make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, 1/2 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, then mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Roll into golf ball-sized balls.
- Step 4In a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, add meatballs in a single layer and sear on all sides, until a nice crust forms, about 2 minutes per side. Pour marinara around the meatballs and reduce heat to medium. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer until meatballs are mostly cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Step 5Spoon a meatball into each slider bun. Sprinkle all over with mozzarella and Parmesan, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
- Step 6Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
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