Saucy Italian Beef Meatball Sub

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic.
• In a medium bowl, combine beef mince, 
garlic & herb seasoning, fine breadcrumbs, the 
egg and a pinch of salt.
• Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls 
of beef mixture into small meatballs 
(4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate.

Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine the 
ingredients and shaping the mixture into meatballs! 

• In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of 
olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add meatballs, turning, until browned and 
cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches 
if your pan is getting crowded).

TIP: For best results, drain the oil from the pan 
before cooking the sauce. 

• Reduce heat to low, then add garlic and cook 
until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add passata, the brown sugar, butter and a 
splash of water, tossing meatballs to coat. Cook 
until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. 

• Slice hot dog buns in half lengthways, three 
quarters of the way through and bake directly on 
a wire oven rack until heated through, 
2-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice pear (see ingredients).
• In a second medium bowl, combine pear, 
spinach & rocket mix and a drizzle of the 
balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!