Lisas' Hot Italian Meatball Sandwiches
1 lb good quality ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 egg 2 Tablespoons dried onion flakes 1 8 oz block mozarella cheese 1 teaspoon italian seasoning 2 cups your favorite pizza sauce 6 slices mozarella cheese 6 submarine sandwich rolls
Combine beef, pork, crumbs, milk, egg, italian seasoning, and onion. Mix well and form into 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Cube the mozarella into 1/2" cubes.Press 1 cube into each meatball, cover well with the meat. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes. In a saucepan heat the pizza sauce. Add meatballs and warm through. Slice a V shaped lengthwise cut into sub rolls. Use the cut out for breadcrumbs later. Pile down the cut 5-6 meatballs. Spoon on sauce and lay a slice of mozarella cut in half so it covers the length of the roll on the top of the sandwich. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or till bubbly.
Mile High Shredded Beef
3 pounds chuck roast or round steak vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups beef broth OR bouillion
Sauce: 1 1/2 cups beef broth reserved from roast 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 drops tabasco sauce 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce potato rolls or buns
Brown beef in hot oil on both sides, adding onion and celery at the last minute. Combine beef, vegetables and broth in a Dutch oven or crockpot. Simmer, covered, for 3-4 hours or until tender. Cool; shred beef, separating into strands. Drain vegetables. Combine with beef. Reserve broth; skim off any fat.
To make sauce: Mix broth, beef, vegetables, garlic, salt, catsup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, tabasco, bay leaf, paprika, garlic powder, and worcestershire sauce. Simmer until heated thoroughly.
Remove bay leaf.
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