Home Economics 

SLOPPY JOE MEATBALL SUBS

Junior students enjoyed preparing the meatballs and trying a spicy sauce to assemble their delicious subs. 

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mixed herbs
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 can of  tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons mild Taco spice mix                  

• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon mild tomato salsa
• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each serving):
• 1 hot dog bun, split and toasted
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Method

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 cup onion, bread crumbs and herbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into balls.
• Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 200° until no longer pink, 20-25 minutes or cook in an electric fry pan.
• Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, sauté remaining onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, Taco spice mix, and tomato salsa and salt, (you can add a small amount of brown sugar to cut the acidity). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels; add to sauce and stir to coat.
• To serve, place four meatballs on a bun and sprinkle with cheese.