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Ingredients
- Hungry Brunoâs Turkey Meatball Banh Mi Sandwich
- Greek Turkey Meatball Sandwiches
- 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey meat (preferably not extra-lean)
- 1 roasted red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce (your favorite kind)
- 6 hoagie rolls, preferably whole-wheat
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp crumbled myzithra or feta cheese
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