Zesty Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients:

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 teaspoon dried basil
4 hoagie rolls, split
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Meatballs:

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

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 (160°F) doneness, until
not pink in center and juices show no pink color.

Heat 2 tablespoons 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.

Makes 4 servings. Beefitswhatsfordinner.com

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