Cheesy and Spicy Chorizo Meatballs

1. Prepare Ingredients Cut ciabatta buns in half. Pick and chop parsley. Cut the onion in 1/2 inch pieces. Chop garlic.

2. Prepare Meatballs In a large bowl, combine chorizo, panko and two-thirds of the grana padano. With clean hands, mix well and form eight 1½ inch firm meatballs. Wash hands with hot, soapy water.

3. Cook Meatballs Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a medium oven-proof skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add meatballs and cook for 3–4 minutes, turning as needed, until golden. Remove and set meatballs aside on a plate.

4. Cook Sauce Heat the same skillet over medium. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes until tender.Add tomato paste, herb blend and half of the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add tomato blend, 1/2 cup water and meatballs. Cook for 4–6 minutes, until slightly reduced and meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

5. Prepare Garlic Bread and Salad Turn broiler on to 500°F with a rack in the centre and one 6 inches from the top. Meanwhile, line baking sheet with foil. Spread 1 tbsp. butter and remaining garlic on cut side of buns. Add buns onto baking sheet. In a second large bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp. olive oil and dressing base. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss in spring mix and remaining grana padano.

6. Finish and Serve Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over skillet and transfer to top rack. Transfer buns to centre rack. Broil both for 2–5 minutes, until cheese is golden and buns are toasted. Monitor closely to prevent burning. Cut garlic bread into triangles. Divide meatballs into serving bowls and garnish with parsley. Serve with garlic bread and salad on the side. Enjoy!

225gChorizo Sausage Meat

2unitCiabatta Bun

10gPanko Breadcrumbs

0.5unitYellow Onion(s)

2unitGarlic Clove(s)

300mlTomato Blend

1.972gChili Flakes

40gGrana Padano Cheese

66gMozzarella

75gSpring Mix

20mlDressing Base (allergens: sulphites, mustard

10mlTomato Paste

1unitFresh Italian Parsley

4gSpice Blend

What you need Medium oven-proof skillet, Baking sheet, Foil, Whisk, Bowls

800 kcal

Amount

% daily value

Amount

% daily value

carbohydrate 73g

24%

fat 35g

54%

cholesterol 120mg

40%

fiber 8g

32%

protein 45g

saturated 15g

75%

sodium 1720mg

72%

sugar 13g

trans 0g

vitaminA 0mg

vitaminC 0mg

iron 0mg

calcium 0mg

potassium 0mg