1 pound ground beef chuck (Aprrox. $2.29/lb)
1 handful Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 26 oz. can store-brand tomato sauce (Approx. 99 cents)
Italian seasonings
1 tsp. olive oil
1 four-pack bakery sub rolls (approx. $2.39)
Shredded Mozzarella or grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Make the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, the bread crumbs, the egg and the chopped onion. Mix well. Roll the meat into balls about the size of a jumbo egg. Bake in the oven for 20-23 minutes.
Make the sauce: Meanwhile, open the can of sauce and pour it into a medium saucepan. Add the oil, and season with Italian seasonings to taste while heating over medium heat. Simmer while the meatballs are cooking. When the meatballs are done, remove from the oven, cut each meatball in half and place them in the saucepan one by one. Simmer together for a few minutes while you are prepping the sub rolls.
Prep the rolls: Cut a triangular wedge lengthwise across the top of each sub roll.
Assemble the subs: Ladle the meatballs/sauce into each sub. Add cheese for topping, then place the long triangular wedge of bread back on top. Serves 4 at approx. $1.50 per serving. Enjoy! -Diana
Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Sunday January 1st, 2006 and modified on Monday July 3rd, 2006