Spicy Pineapple Teriyaki Meatball Subs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 4 sub rolls, split
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, 1/4 cup green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and shape into 16 meatballs.

3. 3

   Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake until browned and cooked through.

   15:00 · Bake meatballs
4. 4

   In a large skillet over medium heat, combine teriyaki sauce, pineapple chunks, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.

   5:00 · Simmer sauce
5. 5

   Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meatballs.

   10:00 · Simmer meatballs in sauce
6. 6

   While the meatballs simmer, toast the split sub rolls under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.

   1:00 · Toast rolls
7. 7

   Divide the meatballs and sauce among the toasted rolls, about 4 meatballs per sub. Top each with shredded mozzarella.

8. 8

   Return the assembled subs to the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

   1:00 · Melt cheese
9. 9

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining green onions before serving.