Korean-inspired meatball subs

• pork mince↗250g 250g
• 12% fat beef mince↗250g 250g
• garlic cloves↗3 3

  grated

• chilli flakes↗1 tsp 1 tsp

  (optional)

• egg↗1 1

  beaten

• fresh breadcrumbs↗40g 40g
• olive oil↗2 tbsp 2 tbsp
• soft submarine rolls↗4 4

  split

• grated mozzarella150g 150g
• black sesame seeds↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp

  (optional)

• spring onion↗1 1

  finely sliced (optional)

• French fries and slaw

  to serve

• olive oil↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp
• garlic cloves↗2 2

  grated

• gochujang↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp

  (optional)

• chopped tomatoes400g can

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the pork mince, the beef mince, garlic, chilli flakes (if using), egg and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Season, then combine well with your hands. Form into 16 meatballs and set aside on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.

2. 2

   For the sauce, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat and cook the garlic and gochujang (if using) for 1 min, stirring. Pour in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and bubble uncovered for 15-20 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a second frying pan over a medium heat until shimmering. Carefully add the meatballs to the pan and cook on all sides for 3-4 mins until golden. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and cook for 7-8 mins until the meatballs are cooked through. Heat the grill to high.

4. 4

   Fill each split submarine roll with four meatballs and plenty of sauce, then put on a tray, sprinkle over the mozzarella and grill for 4-5 mins until golden and bubbling. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and spring onion, if using. Serve with fries and slaw, if you like.