We are what we eat! Subway meatball sub duplicate!

When you live out in the boonies like we do, you have to consider the time it takes & the price of gas needs to be included in the cost of where ever you go. When we first built down here the price of gas was $1.35, if we would have known then what we know now..well, you know.

I created this for Hubby's Subway Meatball sub cravings. I think it came out pretty well, he is certainly satisfied because now he doesn't even want to go to Subway! LOL

I begin this recipe by making Mexican rolls called Bolillos.
This recipe from Food.com is wonderful, I see no reason to change it! My notes: I usually make six larger rolls instead of 10. Use AP flour instead of bread. The second rise is usually 45 minutes and I lower the oven temp from 375 to 360. Cook time is about 20-25 minutes depending on the size.

Mini Meatballs

8 oz ground beef approx. 80/20
1 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg yolk

Mix all of the ingredients except the ground beef in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the beef mixing roughly until fully incorporated. Roll into balls approximately the size of a walnut. Bake for 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven, drain the grease.

While these are baking, make your sauce!

Sauce!

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes.
1/2 cup onions, minced
3 large cloves of garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce or dried hot pepper flakes to taste.

Saute onions in olive oil until tender about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, add the garlic. Stir to combine. Add the can of crushed tomatoes along with the water. Stir in remaining ingredients. This sauce should simmer about 45 minutes or until it's the desired thickness you like.

Add the meatballs to the sauce to finish cooking.

Enjoy! Recipe Note:  I usually make a double batch of the meatballs when I am making this. I freeze the second batch on a cookie sheet then put in a freezer bag for future use (since ground beef usually comes in 1 pound or larger packages).