Ingredients
1
lb ground chuck or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2
eggs, beaten
1
cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
3
cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
5
tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4
cups marinara sauce
12
mini hamburger buns
12
slices mozzarella cheese
12
fresh basil leaves, if desired
Preparation
In medium bowl, place beef; sprinkle well with salt and pepper. Add eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley; mix lightly until combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) balls.
In 3- to 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
On each bun bottom, place 1 meatball, 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 basil leaf. Cover with bun tops.
