Grilled Meatball Chimichurri Sandwiches
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Jun 28, 2017, Updated Jun 27, 2025
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I love nothing more than a good meatball. But when I think of meatballs, I donโt necessarily think of summer. I think of them being more in the “cozy comfort food” category that youโre supposed to crave on a cold, wintery day. Well, I wanted to change that and bring you a more summer-fied version. A version that you could throw on the grillโฆmaybe this weekend when itโs 4th of July!
This post is sponsored ALDI. I went there to get all of the ingredients for this very summery lilโ recipe and a ton more super affordable baking items (read: flour, sugar, brown sugar, etc). I literally canโt walk into ALDI without stocking up on baking ingredients and fresh summery-y produce.
As for summer, they have everything youโll need, including 100% Organic Grass Fed Organic ground beef, which is perfect for making burgers and most importantly, meatballs.
How To Make Grilled Meatball Chimichurri Sandwiches
Before this post, I had never grilled meatballs. Man, I was missing out. I love meatballs to begin with, but the crispiness and flavor that grilling provides is really special.
I threaded them on a skewer and grilled them with a bit of oil. They were delicious. I loved the slightly charred flavor and the chimichurri on top just made it taste super fresh and summer-like. I love queso fresco cheese on everything. So when I sprinkled a bit on top of the meatballs, the salty flavor really hit the spot.
Serve the grilled meatballs on a piece of bread and call it a meatball sandwich. But really, the meatballs could be made all on their own and eaten with a side salad or my favorite salad: one with pasta in it.
Iโm still not sure what Iโm doing for 4th of July but I hopefully it will involve Amelia, myself, Joshua, a pool and some grilled meatball chimichurri sandwiches.
Grilled Meatball Chimichurri Sandwiches
Equipment
- 1 small skillet
- 1 chef knife
- 1 Grill pan or grill
- 1 Cookie scoop
- 2 Medium mixing bowls
Ingredients
Meatballs:ย
- 1 tablespoon Carlini 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Simply Nature 100% Grass Fed, Organic Grass Fed Ground Beefย
- 1/4 cup Chefโs Cupboard Italian Bread Crumbsย
- 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon Stonemill Saltย
- 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Crushed Red Pepperย
- Oil, for searing the meatballsย
Chimichurri:ย
- 1/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup Carlini 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil olive oilย
- 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Crushed Red Pepper OR 1 fresno chile pepper, dicedย
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced (if you love garlic, add 2 cloves, this is your world!)ย
- Stonemill Salt
Assembly:ย
- Bread of choice, such as Specially Selected French Baguette
- 2 ounces Pueblo Lindo Queso Fresco or queso blanco, crumbedย
Instructions
To make the meatballs:
- To a small skillet, set over medium heat, add the olive oil. When warm, add the shallot and garlic cloves; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. In a medium bowl, add the meat, sautรฉed onion mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and crushed red pepper. Mix ingredients together until barely combined. Form balls using your hands (or a cookie scooperโmy preferred preference) and set aside. Repeat until youโve worked your way through all of the meatballs.ย
- Skewer the meatballs two at a time. You can either cook these on a grill or in a grill pan. Whichever method you use, rub the grill or grill pan with a bit of oil. Turn to medium high heat, and when hot, add the meatballs. Cook for about 5 minutes on its first side and then flip to the other side and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Repeat until youโve worked through all of the meatballs.ย
To Make the Chimichurri:ย
- In a bowl, combine the Italian parsley, olive oil, chile, lemon juice and minced garlic. Give it a stir and add a few pinches of salt. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to your liking.ย
To Assemble the Sandwiches:ย
- Place a few meatballs on toasted bread, top with a few spoonfuls of chimichurri and a sprinkling of cheese. Serve immediately.ย
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yum!! These look so good! I’m thinking they would be a perfect weeknight dinner
Yum! What a lovely way to use meatball! Maybe Iโll try to grill these on the BBQ!
yummy. looks delicious!
This is soooo right up my alley! The Argentinian in me is proud!
These look terrific! We love meatballs in our pasta, but I hadn’t thought about on a sandwich. My boyfriend will be all over this!! Yum!
Mollie
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