meatball sandwiches

Name: Meatball Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) soft french breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 pound(s) mild pork italian sausage; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup(s) onion, minced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano leaves; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; ## SAUCE; 1 - green bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 2 can(s) italian-style tomatoes, (14 ounce cans) undrained and chopped; 1 can(s) tomato paste (6 ounce can); 3/4 cup(s) burgundy wine; 1/2 cup(s) water; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano leaves; ## SANDWICHES:; 8 - french bread rolls, 6 inches long; 8 slice(s) mozzarella or provolone cheese; - softened butter

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Oct 1, 2017

This is my recipe that I originally posted at food.com. Homemade meatball sandwiches....from the meatballs to the sauce! The meatballs are baked, not fried, and the sauce and meatballs cook cook for almost 2 hours to create a delicious aroma and taste! Mama-mia!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup soft french breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 pound mild pork italian sausage
1 pound lean ground beef
2 - eggs, beaten
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
SAUCE
1 - green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cans italian-style tomatoes, (14 ounce cans) undrained and chopped
1 can tomato paste (6 ounce can)
3/4 cup burgundy wine
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
SANDWICHES:
8 - french bread rolls, 6 inches long
8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- softened butter

How To Make meatball sandwiches

Step 1

Slice the french rolls in half. On one side of each roll, scrape out a hollow trough for the meatballs to nestle inches With the bread you scrape out, save 1 cup of the breadcrumbs for the meatballs. Place the buns back in a plastic bag and set aside.

Step 2

For the meatballs:. Take the 1 cup of breadcrumbs from the rolls and combine it with the milk in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and the next 8 ingredients; mix well.
Step 3

Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place the meatballs in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
Step 4

For the Sauce:. Saute the green peppers, chopped onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic in oil in a large saucepan until the vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, water, sugar, 1 1/2 tsp basil, and 1/4 tsp oregano; stir well.
Step 5

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the reserved meatballs; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 6

To assemble the sandwiches:. Take the French rolls out of the bag and brush lightly with the softened butter. Place cheese on the flat side of the bread (not the one you hollowed out for the meatballs). I cut my cheese slices in half so that they fit nicely on the bread and cover all the bread.
Step 7

Broil 6 inches from the heat until lightly toasted and the cheese is melted and gooey -- watch carefully so the cheese doesn't burn.
Step 8

Spoon meatball mixture onto the hollowed out side of the buns, and top with the cheese covered side of the bun. Enjoy!
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