Zesty Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 onion, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1-1/4 cups prepared spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 4 rolls hoagie rolls, split
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooking:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons water in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion strips and bell pepper; cook and stir 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add spaghetti sauce, basil and meatballs; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve in rolls; sprinkle with cheese.