FAVORITE MEATBALL SANDWICHES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

SAUCE:
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 cups stewed tomatoes
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
MEATBALLS:
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 tablespoons olive oil
Rolls
Sliced mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender; drain. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. cover and simmer., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the first 8 meatball ingredients; crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in. balls. Brown in oil; drain. Add to the sauce; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Serve on rolls. Top with cheese if desired.

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