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Meatball Sliders
meatball sliders
As an Italian that loves meatballs you will see this recipe in one form or another (always a round form). The beauty of meatball sliders for an
appetizer is that you can use any ground meat. If you don’t want to use beef then substitute with ground chicken or turkey! Check out my
Eggplant meatballs in the recipe section of this book!
Ingredients
• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 3 large eggs
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup almond flour
• 6 cups marinara sauce (recipe to follow)
• Appetizer size toothpicks or short skewers
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
1. In a medium sauté pan heat to medium and add a little olive oil. Add onions to the pan and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, Sauté for 3 minutes until
they start becoming soft. Take off heat and put in a bowl to cool.
2. Combine beef, eggs, garlic, onion, parsley, basil, almond flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. I like to use my hand and mix well. *do not
over mix!
3. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. If using foil you may want to brush a little oil over the foil to prevent any sticking
4. Take the meat mixture and form 2 inch balls. Place on baking sheet. When done rolling put in the oven for 20 minutes.
5. Take a large pot and add your marinara sauce. When meatballs are done put them in the sauce pot on simmer until ready to serve.
6. When ready to serve place meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and in the middle place a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.
NOTE: You can adjust this recipe for the amount of guests you will be serving. In my past experience the meatballs go first and fast! So make
extra If do have any left you can freeze for later!
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