chimichurri beef meatball hoagies

6 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 22, 2016

A deliciously flavored meatball hoagie for a weeknight, sports weekend or any party. Recipe is from Southern Living.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, divided
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, divided
  • 6 - garlic cloves, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup canola oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 - shallot, coarsely chopped
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 - hoagie rolls, split
  • - extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 - 10-oz. pkg. finely shredded (angel hair) cabbage
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • - lime wedges

How To Make chimichurri beef meatball hoagies

  • Step 1
    Chop 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and 1/4 cup parsley leaves, place in a large bowl. Mince 2 garlic cloves; add to herbs in bowl. Add ground sirloin and next 3 ingredients along with 1/4 tsp. salt; stir gently to combine. Shape mixture into 18 balls.
  • Step 2
    Heat 1 tbsp. canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of meatballs, and cook 6 minutes, turning often to brown all sides. Transfer meatballs to a 6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with 1 tbsp. canola oil and remaining meatballs.
  • Step 3
    Process vinegar, next 4 ingredients and remaining cilantro leaves, parsley leaves, garlic, salt and canola oil in a food processor until finely chopped and well combined. Stir together 1/2 cup herb mixture and 1/4 cup water; pour over meatballs in slow cooker. Reserve remaining herb mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Remove meatballs from slow cooker with a slotted spoon; discard mixture in slow cooker. Toss meatballs with 1/4 cup reserved herb mixture.
  • Step 5
    Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Brush cut sides of rolls with extra virgin olive oil; place them on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 6
    Toss together shredded cabbage and 1/2 cup reserved herb mixture. Divide cabbage mixture among rolls; top each roll with 3 meatballs and desired amount of cheese. Serve with lime wedges and any remaining herb mixture.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef

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