Open Faced Meatball Sandwiches Healthy Recipes

OPEN FACED MEATBALL SUB

Steps:

• Make the Mini Meatballs: In a large bowl, using hands, mix together all ingredients until combined well. using 1 tablespoon mixture for each, roll into balls.
• Mini meatballs can be made ahead. Transfer to a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Divide between two heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, seal and freeze up to 3 weeks. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
• Make the Meatball Subs: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and turn to coat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan and cover.
• Wipe skillet clean; add remaining 2 tablespoons oil with the onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring, until softened and just starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Heat broiler and place rack 6 inches from heat. Place rolls, cut side up on a baking sheet. In saucepan with meatballs, add sauce and heat over medium heat until warm, about 2 minutes; spoon onto each roll. Cover with onion-bell pepper mixture and top each with 2 cheese halves. Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

OPEN FACED MEATBALL SANDWICHES (HEALTHY)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Crumble Turkey over mixture;mix well.
• Shape into meatballs 1 inch each.
• In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches if necessary. Drain.
• Place meatballs in a large saucepan.
• Add the pasta sauce;bring to a boil. Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
• Spoon meatballs and sauce onto buns;sprinkle with cheese.