Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Italian Meatball Sliders
Total time50 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time30 min
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6 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ lb ground pork
- ⅓ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce
- 2 cups marinara sauce
For assembly
- 12 gluten free slider buns
- 6 slices provolone cheese, halved
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
For serving
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs and milk and let sit for 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumb mixture, egg, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture.
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