Favorite Meatball Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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With all the cattle ranchers in our state, these sandwiches are a great way to use ground beef. I've done a lot of traveling and tried a lot of recipes, but I think this is one of the best I've ever tasted. It makes a hearty meal. Ingredients:
sauce: |
1/2 pound johnsonville® mild ground italian sausage |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1-1/2 cups stewed tomatoes |
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste |
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce |
2 teaspoons brown sugar |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
meatballs: |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs |
3 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage |
1 pound ground beef |
1 pound johnsonville® mild ground italian sausage |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
rolls |
sliced mozzarella cheese, optional |
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender; drain. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. cover and simmer.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the first 8 meatball ingredients; crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in. balls. Brown in oil; drain. Add to the sauce; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Serve on rolls. Top with cheese if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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