Zesty Meatball Sandwiches
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef
Association
Preparation facts
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
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:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
2 Tbs finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Directions
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 (160°F) doneness, until not pink
in center and juices show no pink color.
Heat 2 tablespoons 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.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 509
Calories from Fat 181 (36%)
% Daily Value*
30%Total Fat 20g
34%Saturated
Fat 6.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
46%Cholesterol 138mg
46%Sodium 1092mg
17%Potassium 609mg
16%Total
Carbohydrate 49g
14%Dietary
Fiber 3.5g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
65%Protein 32g