ITALIAN MEATBALL SUB SANDWICHES

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These hearty sandwiches are terrific for weekends and watching football. Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois simmers the meatballs in a tangy barbecue sauce rather than the traditional Italian red sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 submarine buns (about 6 inches)
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon diced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sliced onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each bun; scoop out bread from inside. Cover buns and tops with plastic wrap; set aside. Crumble 1/3 cup of the removed bread and place in a bowl. Add the beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into eight meatballs, about 1-1/2 in. each. , In a nonstick skillet, cook meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and sliced onion in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir flour into skillet. Add chili sauce and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Stir in brown sugar and mustard. Add meatballs, green pepper and onion; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, warm buns at 325° for 8-10 minutes. Spoon meatballs and sauce into buns; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Ailyn Nicolas
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


David Frakes
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I made these meatball subs for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had.


Bryan Wallace
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I wasn't a fan of these meatballs. They were too bland for my taste.


Amanda Stapleton
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These meatball subs were just what I was looking for! They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.


Malin Keisner
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was excellent. I would make this again, but I would add some more moisture to the meatballs.


Farhad
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These meatballs were amazing! I used a combination of beef and pork and they were so flavorful.


Hassan Yousaf
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I've been making these meatball subs for years and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


M4T3J4
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The meatballs were a bit too dense for my liking, but the sauce was delicious.


mamun sheikh
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These meatball subs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


nilu Lama
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I wasn't impressed with these meatballs. They were dry and the sauce was too sweet.


Zoyan Khan
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These meatball subs were delicious! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Oupa Edward Mosopane
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I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit! I love that they can be made ahead of time and frozen.


Rachel Weimar
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These were just okay. I found the meatballs to be a bit bland.


Sangay Choeda
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Colt Swinford
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


secondtrooper
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was excellent. I would make this again, but I would add some more moisture to the meatballs.


Amkelani Tollarence
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These meatball subs were a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.