Receta de Albóndigas en Chopped Cheese 😋

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Meatballs (Beef or pork, thawed if frozen)
• 1 piece Onion (Medium, thinly sliced)
• 1 piece Red Bell Pepper (Sliced into strips)
• 60 ml Barbecue Sauce (Sweet smoky variety)
• 4 slices Cheddar Cheese (Sharp, sliced)
• 4 pieces Soft Sandwich Rolls (Brioche or hoagie rolls, split)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For sautéing)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Season to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat Grill Pan

   Place the grill pan over medium‑high heat and let it warm for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

2. Prepare Vegetables

   While the pan heats, thinly slice the onion and cut the bell pepper into strips.

   Time: PT5M

3. Grill Meatballs

   Add the meatballs to the hot pan. Grill, turning with tongs every 2‑3 minutes, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 71°C).

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

4. Sauté Onions and Peppers

   Push the cooked meatballs to one side, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then the sliced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add Barbecue Sauce

   Pour the barbecue sauce over the meatballs and vegetables, toss to coat, and let simmer for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Toast Buns

   Split the sandwich rolls, lightly butter the cut sides (optional), and toast them on the grill pan for about 1 minute until golden.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

7. Assemble Sandwich

   Place 3 grilled meatballs on the bottom half of each roll, top with the sautéed onions and peppers, then add a slice of cheddar cheese. Cover with the top bun.

   Time: PT2M

8. Melt Cheese

   Return the assembled sandwiches to the pan, cover with a lid, and let sit for 1 minute until the cheese softens.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Low heat

9. Serve

   Transfer the sandwiches to plates, cut in half if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

25g

Fiber

3g