Stromboli Sandwiches
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 sandwich loaves (8 servings each).
Like a sloppy joe with Italian seasonings, these hearty sandwich slices fill the bill at potlucks, reunions and more. Although I've made them dozens of times, I never tire of eating or serving them.
—Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1 cup ketchup
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread, halved lengthwise
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2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, oregano, fennel seed and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter and remaining garlic powder; spread on cut side of each top bread half. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over each bottom bread half. Spoon meat mixture over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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3.
Replace each top bread half; wrap each sandwich loaf in foil. Bake at 350° until cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 355 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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