Meatball Sandwiches-Dinner for the Family for under $ 10.00

Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients for meatballs:

1 pound of ground beef (I like 15% fat burger)

1/3 tsp of salt

few turns of pepper
2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp dill
1 tbsp rosemary



Ingredients for sauce:

1-15 ounce can of tomato sauce

1 tbsp of barbecue sauce

1/3 tsp of salt

few turns of pepper

1/2 tbsp dill

2 tsp rosemary

1/2 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp paprika

1 tsp oregano

2 tsp basil

Also needed will be:

5 sandwich rolls

olive oil

lettuce

tomato

 

Mix up the meatball ingredients in a small bowl.  To form the balls (15 for 5 sandwiches), you'll want to take a small amount of meat and form a ball about 1-1 1/2 inches diameter (or across).  Roll it between your hands to help form the ball.  Heat up some olive oil in a stockpot or saucepan.  Add the meatballs, and brown on all sides-2-3 minutes.  Then lower the heat to medium low, and add the mixed up sauce ingredients.   Re-bring it to a simmer, and turn to low.  Simmer on low for at least 45 minutes to an hour.  The longer you leave them, the better they get and the sauce develops nicely.  I simmered mine for 

2 1/2 hours.

Break up the lettuce, and slice the tomatoes in half, and then into slices.  Brush the buns with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees F for 2-4 minutes per side.

You are now ready to assemble your sandwiches.

Add the lettuce and the tomato.

Top with 3 meatballs per sandwich, and a tablespoon or two of the sauce.

Top with the bun top, and you're eating ! 

Gourmet feel at a budget price.