meatball parm sliders

Name: Meatball Parm Sliders
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 medium shallot, diced; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup(s) red wine; 28 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes; salt; 2 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning; ## MEATBALL SLIDERS; 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1/4 pound(s) ground pork; 1/4 cup(s) pancetta or bacon, cooked and cut into small chunks; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoon(s) bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; 8 slider buns; 8 slice(s) fresh mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup(s) fresh arugula

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Nov 10, 2025

These are easy, delicious little sammies that are fun to eat as well as make. I love them with homemade tomato sauce.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup red wine
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
MEATBALL SLIDERS
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
1/4 cup pancetta or bacon, cooked and cut into small chunks
1 large egg
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
8 slider buns
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh arugula

How To Make meatball parm sliders

Step 1

To make the tomato sauce: Place the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt. Cook until the onions are browned.

Step 2

Add the red wine and cook until most is evaporated.
Step 3

Add the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, sugar, Italian seasoning, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 4

For the meatballs, place the ground beef, ground pork, cooked pancetta, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper. Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour.
Step 5

In a large skillet, add some butter and once hot, place the buns upside down in the pan to brown the insides. Remove the buns and set aside.
Step 6

Add oil to the pan and roll the meat into 8 meatballs. Place in the oil and brown on all sides.
Step 7

While the meatballs cook, place a slice of mozzarella on the bottom of the buns and place the arugula on the top bun.
Step 8

Put a spoonful of tomato sauce on the top of each meatball and cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 9

Place a meatball with sauce on the top of the cheese on each bottom bun. Place the top bun on and enjoy.
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