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50 minutes
4 servings
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Makes 8 sliders
dairy-free
(?)
Has dairy from:
parmesan cheese
milk (2%)
potato slider bun
mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
butter
gluten-free
(?)
Has gluten from:
panko bread crumb
potato slider bun
all-purpose flour
kid friendly
has meat
(?)
Has meat from:
ground beef (15% fat)
has pasta
has seafood
mediterranean
vegan
(?)
Not vegan due to:
ground beef (15% fat)
parmesan cheese
egg (large)
milk (2%)
potato slider bun
mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
butter
vegetarian
(?)
Not vegetarian due to:
ground beef (15% fat)
egg (large)
pescatarian
(?)
Not pescatarian due to:
ground beef (15% fat)
paleo
(?)
Not paleo due to:
panko bread crumb
parmesan cheese
milk (2%)
potato slider bun
mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
all-purpose flour
granulated sugar
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Nutrition to Balance
This recipe has Calories as 90.5%, Sodium as 171% and Sugar as 75.9% (as a percentage of RDA).
 
You'll likely need to take these into account today to balance out your diet.
 
Nutrition Rating Details
Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:
• Calcium: 35.0% of RDA
• Calories: 90.5% of RDA
• Carbs: 50.9% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 73.8% of RDA
• Fiber: 42.9% of RDA
• Fructose: 17.9% of RDA
• Protein: 57.6% of RDA
• Sodium: 171% of RDA
• Sugar: 75.9% of RDA
• Vitamin A (IU): 151% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 77.3% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 34.5% of RDA
• Iron: 17.6% of RDA
• Magnesium: 50.2% of RDA
• Manganese: 20.0% of RDA
• Niacin: 98.4% of RDA
• Potassium: 42.4% of RDA
• Zinc: 71.6% of RDA
If any nutritional component is greater than 75% of RDA (or any vitamin/mineral is greater than 600% of RDA), the recipe gets a “Nutrition to Balance” rating.
Whether this matters for your diet depends mostly on what other foods you consume today.
 
MACROS
Carbohydrate
140
g
Calories
1810
 
Fiber
12.0
g
Iron
3.33
mg
Protein
64.8
g
Sodium
2313
mg
Sugars
23.7
g
Fat (total lipid)
45.1
g
 
MAIN RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Amount
Measure
Adjust
Ingredient
 
2
tbsp
+
-
 
 
1 1/2
tsp
+
-
 
 
1
tsp
+
-
 
toasted and crushed.
 
1
whole
+
-
 
finely chopped. 1/2 for sauce, 1/2 for meatballs.
 
6
cloves
+
-
 
minced. 2 for sauce, 4 for meatballs.
 
1
whole
+
-
 
finely shredded.
 
1
can
+
-
 
28 ounce can.
 
1 1/2
tsp
+
-
 
1/2 tsp for sauce, 1 tsp for meatballs.
 
1
lb
+
-
 
 
1/3
cups
+
-
 
 
1/3
cups
+
-
 
finely grated.
 
1
whole
+
-
 
 
1/3
cups
+
-
 
 
1
tsp
+
-
 
 
2
tbsp
+
-
 
finely chopped.
 
8
whole
+
-
 
see dependent recipe.
 
3/4
cups
+
-
 
shredded, or 8 slices.
 
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INGREDIENTS FOR: POTATO SLIDER BUNS
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
 
5
cups
 
2 1/4
tsp
1 envelope.
 
1 1/2
cups
at 105-115°F.
 
1/2
cups
 
1/3
cups
melted.
 
1/4
cups
 
1
tsp
 
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PREPARATION
MAKING THE SAUCE
1.
Heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.
Add the crushed red pepper, fennel seeds, 1/2 diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic and carrot.
3.
Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt.
5.
Keep on a low simmer while you make your meatballs.
MAKING THE MEATBALLS
6.
Gently mix together ground beef, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan, 1/2 onion, finely diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons freshly finely chopped parsley.
7.
Shape into large meatballs or meatball patties and simmer in the sauce, partially covered, over medium heat, flipping occasionally.
8.
Simmer gently until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
MAKING THE SLIDERS.
9.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
10.
Arrange the buns, cut side up, on a lined baking sheet.
11.
Top the bottom buns with a bit of sauce, a meatball, and cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 3 minutes.
DEPENDENT RECIPES:
1.
Potato Slider Buns
This dependent recipe has a "yields ratio" of 1. This means that for every 1 serving of the main recipe you're making, make 1 serving of the dependent recipe.
   
 
COMPLETE NUTRITION
This recipe has the following nutrient totals:
Calories 1810
Protein 64.8 g
Carbohydrates 140 g
Iron 3.33 mg
Fiber 12.0 g
Calcium 350 mg
(plus many more nutrients)
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