Picante Meatball Sandwiches Recipes

PICANTE CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• MEATBALLS: Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
• Add crackers and mix; crumble beef over mixture and combine well.
• Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
• Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 inch oven proof dish.
• SAUCE: Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
• Cook and stir until cranberry sauce is melted& mixture is heated through.
• Pour over meatballs.
• Cover and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30- 35 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside.
• Serve as an appetizer or over noodles/rice.

HEARTY MEATBALL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Form the mixture into a log, and place it into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place a few slices onto each hoagie roll, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over.
• Wrap each sandwich with aluminum foil, and return to the oven for 15 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before eating. Each sandwich serves 2.