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Zesty Meatball Sandwiches
Do it yourself, or use fully-cooked meatballs. You decide.

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings: Serves 4

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: or substitute fully cooked meatballs

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

	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 doneness, until not pink in center.
	Heat 2 Tbsp. 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.

Recipes and Cooking Data Courtesy of the Texas Beef Council