Meatball Lover’S Sandwich Recipe

Name: Meatball Lover’S Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1/3 cup milk; 2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 cup ketchup; 2/3 cup chili sauce; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 2 teaspoons celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 8 hoagie buns or submarine rolls, split; 1 large onion, sliced

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 hoagie buns or submarine rolls, split
1 large onion, sliced

1
In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in bread crumbs, chopped onion and salt. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2
In a saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Add ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, celery seed, salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3
Carefully hollow out buns, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Spoon meatball mixture into buns; top with sliced onion.
4
Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns and top with sliced onion.

890

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 2 cups soft bread crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Meatball Lover’S Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Meatball Lover’S Sandwich

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