Mike's Smokey Beef Meatballs For Subs

Ingredients of Mike's Smokey Beef Meatballs For Subs

1. Prepare of ● For The Meatballs [halved].
2. It's of Kirkland Italian Style Beef Meatballs [no subs - excuse the pun].
3. It's of ● For The Sauce & Seasonings.
4. You need 2 (24 oz) of Cans Hunts Spaghetti Sauce [garlic & herb & mushroom].
5. It's 1/4 Cup of Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese.
6. It's 1/3 Cup of Chopped Basil Leaves.
7. Prepare 3 Dashes of Pepper Flakes.
8. It's 1 of LG Bay Leaf.
9. It's 1/4 tsp of Dried Italian Seasoning.
10. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Fresh Oregano Leaves [minced].
11. It's 2 Dashes of Dried Fennel Seeds.
12. You need to taste of Fresh Ground Black Pepper.
13. It's 1/4 tsp of Celery Salt.
14. It's 3 tbsp of Granulated Sugar [or less ' add slowly & taste test].
15. Prepare of ● For The Vegetables & Fruits.
16. Prepare 1 of Medium Firm Tomato [chopped].
17. You need 1/2 of LG White Onion [chopped].
18. You need 1/2 of LG Green Bell Pepper [de-seeded - chopped].
19. It's 1/2 Cup of Yellow Bell Pepper [de-seeded - chopped].
20. Prepare 5 Cloves of Fresh Garlic [smashed & fine minced].
21. It's 1 Stalk of Fresh Celery [thin sliced & minced].
22. Prepare 1 Can of LG Black Olives [drained & halved].
23. You need 1 Cup of Fresh Sliced Mushrooms.
24. You need 1 of LG Jalapeño [de-seeded & minced].
25. It's 1/3 Cup of Dehydrated Onions.
26. You need of ● For The Bread Options [toasted].
27. Prepare as needed of LG Fresh Hogie Rolls.
28. It's as needed of LG Fresh Lobster Rolls.
29. Prepare as needed of Softened Garlic Herb Butter.
30. It's of ● For The Sides/Options [as needed].
31. It's of Smoked Provolone Cheese [room temp].
32. Prepare of Grated Mozzarella Cheese [room temp].
33. It's of Shaved Parmesan Cheese [room temp].
34. Prepare of Fine Minced Fresh Parsley [chilled].
35. You need of Fine Shreadded Lettuce [chilled].
36. Prepare Slices of Fresh Tomato [chilled].
37. It's of Thin Sliced Red Onions [chilled].
38. Prepare of Your Favorite Hot Sauce [shaken & chilled].
39. You need of Pickled Yellow Pepperoncinis [chilled].
40. It's of Pickled Jalapeño Peppers [chilled].

Mike's Smokey Beef Meatballs For Subs step by step

1. Add oil to a thick bottom pot. Chop all vegetables and add to heated pot. Sauté until vegetables are translucent. About 5 to 7 minutes..
2. Add your seasonings and spaghetti sauces. At simmer, cook for ten minutes longer. Stir occasionally. De-thaw your 2 pounds meatballs in the microwave..
3. In the meantime, butter and toast your hogies in oven at 350° for 5 minutes. Or, until browned and crispy. Add slices of Provolone Cheese to base of your warm toasted rolls. This will stop the bread from becoming soggy..
4. Add your meatballs and simmer 15 minutes longer uncovered. Stir occasionally. You'll want your sauce to thicken up a bit..
5. One of the best brands I've ever tasted!.
6. Cheeses required. Room temperature..
7. Chilled pickled Pepperoncini and Jalapeño Peppers pictured..
8. You can also serve these meatballs and sauce over noodles coated with garlic butter [or olive oil] once noodles are drained. It's a great way to keep your noodles fresh and toothy until served..
9. Serve your piping hot halved meatballs with chilled sides on a separate dish. Also, with ice cold beers in frosty frozen mugs..
10. Toast bread with 2 slices of Provolone. Add halved meatballs and grated melted Mozzarella on top..
11. Enjoy.

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