Zesty Meatball Sandwiches
Zesty Italian-style meatballs are tossed with pepper and onions in a tomato sauce and served in a hoagie roll. This sandwich is perfect for game day or dinner any night of the week.
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 13
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced onion, garlic, salt and pepper 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.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
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Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons water in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion strips 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.
Nutrition Information
486 Calories
6.4g SAT FAT
31g PROTEIN
6.5 mg IRON
7.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 486 Calories; 162 Calories from fat; 18g Total Fat (6.4 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 137 mg Cholesterol; 1066 mg Sodium; 47 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.8 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 6.5 mg Iron; 732 mg Potassium; 13.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.1 mg Zinc; 29.3 mcg Selenium; 146 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Potassium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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