Saucy Onion Meatball Subs Recipe

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Some people just won’t eat a tomato whether in slice, dice or marinara, so for them, a French onion sauce is a rich alternative dressing up this turkey version of a meatball sub. —Andria Gaskins, Matthews, North Carolina

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Saucy Onion Meatball Subs Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
3 cups sliced onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
SANDWICHES:
8 submarine buns
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in batches; drain and set aside.
For sauce, in the same skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add the beef and chicken broths. Stir in the salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add meatballs; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.
Meanwhile, cut each bun in half lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Place buns, cut sides up, on baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until toasted.
Top buns with meatballs and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 775 calories, 34 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 1,910 mg sodium, 81 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Saucy Onion Meatball Subs in Taste of Home February/March 2012, p39