Meals Matter

Zesty Meatball Sandwiches

Contributed By: lubecki
Rival

These are good! Cook in crockpot.

Ingredients

1 Egg

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

2 cloves Garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon

Garlic powder

1/4 cup Chopped onion

1 pound Extra lean ground beef

1 pound Ground turkey

1/2 cups Bread crumbs

1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce

2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar

6-8 Hoagie-type sandwich rolls, split and warmed

Preparation

1. In large bowl, beat egg with salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic. Add chopped onion, beef, turkey, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix well.

2. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and brown in a large skillet. Drain meatballs and transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker/Crock-Pot. In the same bowl, mix tomato sauce and wine; pour over meatballs.

3. Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. To serve, place 3-4 meatballs in each split roll; top with sauce from Slow Cooker. If desired add condiments and serve.

Serves 6-8.

Condiments if desired; shredded mozzarella cheese, red and yellow pepper strips, sliced onion and olives.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: jenniferkelley

I didn't love these but they were pretty easy and something different than we normally eat. I love recipes that use the slow cooker. I'll probably try sauteing red and orange peppers to add to the sandwich before serving next go around

 

Commented by: jenbaum

This is a great recipe. It was nice to have my family all eat the same thing for dinner. Thank you

 

Commented by: tamikam

I pre cooked the meatballs yesterday and started the slow cooker at lunch today. By dinner time it was done and perfect! Thank you for a fantastic recipe.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Make Ahead
Crock Pot
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 452
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Protein: 37 g
Vitamin A: 245 IU
Vitamin C: 5 mg
Calcium: 188 mg
Sodium: 962 mg
Iron: 4.5 mg
Fiber: 3 g