Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 lbs. ground beef chuck
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Olive oil, for frying
• 6 ciabatta buns, split
• 16 oz. jar marinara sauce, warmed
• 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup hot giardiniera, drained and roughly chopped
• 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced into strips

Directions

1. Make the meatballs: Preheat the broiler. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and some salt and pepper until it is all incorporated. Add the ground meats and breadcrumbs and, using your hands, get after it and mix away.

2. Using your hands again, make 6 loosen patties to match the size of your bread. Heat some oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. In batches, fry the patties until golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet.

3. For the sandwich build: Toast the split buns under the broiler, about 2 minutes. Spoon 3 tbsp. of sauce on top of each patty and top with a few slices of mozzarella. Place the patties under the broiler until melted and golden, 3-5 minutes. Place the patties on the buns and top with giardiniera and roasted red peppers. Cut in half and serve with the remaining marinara sauce on the side.

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