Picante Meatball Sandwiches

Submitted by Chef #161249

"It's quick and easy. Tastes great!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 453.59 g ground beef
• 591.47 ml picante sauce
• 236.59 ml crushed tortilla chips
• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 hoagie sandwich buns (cut in 2)
• 118.29 ml cheddar cheese
• 118.29 ml shredded lettuce

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine beef, 1/2 cup picante sauce, chips and egg.
3. Shape into meatballs (approx 15-18) and put into a baking sheet with sides.
4. Bake 10-15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
5. Meanwhile:Warm up remaining 2 cups of picante sauce in a skillet, heating to simmer.
6. When meatballs are done add them to the skillet of picante sauce and let them simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve on hoagies with lettuce and cheese.
8. I like to have these along with a side of tortilla chips and cheese sauce.

Reviews

[PalatablePastime]

These were really easy to make, and I think the crushed chips made the meatballs turn out ever so tender. Even with all the flavor in the salsa, something seemed to be lacking. I wonder if some extra garlic might bring the flavor out more. I also think I would prefer these folded up in a nice warm flour tortilla or chewy French bread instead of the bun I used, as the overall texture with the tender meatballs and soft bread was just a little too...soft. It would have been nicer with more substance. Thanks for posting!