Chili Meatball Subs Recipe

Name: Chili Meatball Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, one-half finely chopped, one-half thinly sliced; 1 cup corn chips, such as Fritos, crushed; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chili powder; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 6 sandwich buns, split halfway and toasted; 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (about 8 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, one-half finely chopped, one-half thinly sliced
1 cup corn chips, such as Fritos, crushed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
6 sandwich buns, split halfway and toasted
2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (about 8 ounces)

1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, 1/4 cup crushed corn chips, the egg, chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water.
2
Shape into 1-inch balls.
3
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4
Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomatoes and the remaining 3/4 cup crushed corn chips and bring to a boil.
6
Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
7
Stir in the beans and cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes.
8
Preheat the broiler.
9
Using a slotted spoon, spoon the chili meatballs and sauce into the toasted rolls, then top with the cheese.
10
Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, one-half finely chopped, one-half thinly sliced, 1 cup corn chips, such as Fritos, crushed, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Chili Meatball Subs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Meatball Subs

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