Zesty Meatball Sandwiches Ground Beef

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   30 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Method
   Roasting

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1-1/4 cups prepared spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 4 hoagie rolls, split
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Meatballs or substitute fully cooked meatballs

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine meatball ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes to medium doneness, until not pink in center.

Heat 2 Tbsp. water in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add spaghetti sauce, basil and meatballs; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Serve in rolls; sprinkle with cheese.