Turkey Meatball Subs

{serves 6-8}

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
1 egg, lightly beaten
Half of a medium onion finely diced
3 tbsp minced garlic
1.5 tsp fresh chopped oregano
1.5 tsp fresh chopped basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt
1 jar of tomato & basil pasta sauce
6-8 hoagie buns, split
12-16 slices of Swiss or Provolone cheese

In a large bowl mix ground turkey, egg, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and salt. Combine all {usually best to just use your hands}. Shape into meatballs {about 40}.

In a large skillet, add a bit of oil and brown the meatballs in 4 batches of 10 each. Drain on paper towels and then place in a large sauce pan.

Pour tomato sauce over and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes.

A few minutes before your meatballs are done, open hoagie buns and place 2 pieces of sliced cheese in each bun. Place buns on cookie sheet and put in oven on broil until cheese is melted and edges start to crisp.

Remove from oven and load up with your meatballs and sauce. The reason this recipe says it feeds 6-8 is because I found that, for me, five meatballs were the perfect amount to put in the hoagie buns... My husband and seventeen year old son, however, found that more was better. So depending on your preference and how stuffed you like your sandwiches will determine the final servings count :)

We served ours with my youngest kids favorite side, onion rings ...and yes, I am ashamed to admit they were indeed the ones you pull out of the freezer *sigh* ... But you could serve these with anything!

PS: These are GREAT the next day served warmed back up, or how I liked it, cold {reminded me of those yummy cold meatloaf sandwiches I loved so much as a kid!}

 Dedra



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