Italian Meatball Subs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
This is one of those recipes you always come back to. A flavorful tomato sauce and mildly spiced meatballs make a hearty sandwich filling, or they can be served over pasta. I broil the meatballs first to quickly brown them. —Jean Glacken, Elkton, Maryland
Ingredients
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
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SAUCE:
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
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1/3 cup water
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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6 Italian rolls, split
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Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk; add the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add beef and sausage; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Preheat broiler. Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes; turn and broil 3 minutes longer.
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2.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomato sauce and paste, onion, green pepper, wine, water and seasonings; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve on rolls. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 501 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1410mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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