tangy meatball subs

Name: Tangy Meatball Subs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ## MEATBALLS; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) plain breadcrumbs (i like panko); 1 teaspoon(s) oregano; 1 teaspoon(s) basil; 1 teaspoon(s) parsley; 1-2 clove(s) minced garlic; dash(es) salt and pepper; 1 - beaten egg (is optional, only use if the meatballs are not holding shape well); ## TANGY SAUCE; 1 cup(s) ketchup; 2 1/2 cup(s) sweet bbq sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 4 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/8 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 1/2 medium finely chopped sweet pepper; 1-2 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar (check directions before using); ## SUB TOPPING; 1 16oz package(s) coleslaw mix (just the prepped veggies); 4 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 2 heaping tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) agave syrup (or honey if you don't have); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper

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Cara J Mastrangello

Albany, NY

Updated on Mar 23, 2012

I was craving a meatball sub until I started to think about marinara sauce. So I decided to change things up a bit.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (i like panko)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley
1-2 clove minced garlic
dash salt and pepper
1 - beaten egg (is optional, only use if the meatballs are not holding shape well)
TANGY SAUCE
1 cup ketchup
2 1/2 cups sweet bbq sauce
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/8 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 medium finely chopped sweet pepper
1-2 tablespoon light brown sugar (check directions before using)
SUB TOPPING
1 16oz packages coleslaw mix (just the prepped veggies)
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons agave syrup (or honey if you don't have)
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

How To Make tangy meatball subs

Step 1

Prepare the coleslaw topping first. In medium to large bowl mix vinegar, oil, mayo, syrup, salt and pepper. Mix well then gently stir in the coleslaw mix. Stir to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Next the meatballs. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine meatball ingredients and using hands make sure it all gets well mixed. Shape into ping pong sized balls (about 1 to 1 1/2 balls) and place them on an aluminum foil covered baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, until cooked through.
Step 3

While the meatballs are cooking: In a saucepan on medium low heat, whisk together all sauce ingredients except brown sugar. Gently simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often. Carefully taste, if the sauce isn't sweet enough then add some of the brown sugar.
Step 4

When meatballs are done, in a large heat resistant bowl, toss with tangy sauce. Allow to set and cool a few minutes before assembling subs.
Step 5

Cut a sub roll or hoagie in half. On the bottom half, line up meatballs (as many as desired or can fit) and a small amount of sauce over them. Top with coleslaw and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 6

My roommates 3 year old loved these, she didn't have it in a sub though, just some meatballs on a plate with a side of coleslaw, and I have to say, it still looked delish!
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