MAKE-AHEAD SANDWICHES

Make-Ahead Sandwiches image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup chopped sweet gherkin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

In a saucepan, add the beef, onion, and garlic; cook and crumble up the meat until the meat is not pink; drain.
Add in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir and heat through.
Add in cheese; stir to combine.
To serve immediately: spoon 1/3 cup mixture into buns and serve.
To freeze and serve later: Fill buns with 1/3 cup mixture; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil; seal tightly; will freeze up to 3 months.
To use frozen sandwiches: Bake at 400° in foil for 30-35 minutes or until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 885.8, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 18.1