Pork Meatball and Pepperoni Subs
with Italian salad
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 24 oz. Ground Pork
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6 French Rolls
- 12 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
- 5 oz. Spring Mix
- 4½ fl. oz. Golden Italian Dressing
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2 oz. Cheese and Garlic Croutons
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1½ oz. Pepperoni
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½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJJEMOy
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Calories800
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Carbohydrates73g
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Net Carbs65g
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Fat38g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, 4 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Form ground pork mixture into 16-20 meatballs, about the size of golf balls. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. Fold top edges in before putting on lid.
In a clean slow cooker, add meatballs and top with marinara and 3/4 cup water. Wash bowl used to make meatballs cleanTurn slow cooker on to low heat. Cover, and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-8 hours. -
3 Make the Salad
After meal cooks, core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.
In washed mixing bowl, toss or gently stir spring mix, tomatoes, croutons, 2 Tbsp. cheese (reserve remaining for sandwiches), and dressing. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping each roll with three meatballs, five pepperoni slices, extra sauce from slow cooker, and remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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