Strombolis

Recipe Junkie's Note:

From the Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II. These can be frozen for up to 1 month. Partly thaw, then bake.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

Garlic Spread

• 2 tablespoons butter , softened
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Stromboli Filling

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion (to taste)
• ½ cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3; teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon fennel seed , crushed (a must ingredient)
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 -8 hamburger buns
• garlic spread
• 6 -8 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Combine butter, garlic powder and paprika.
2. Mix well.
3. Brown meat;.
4. Drain fat.
5. Add onion, ketchup, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fennel seed and oregano.
6. Simmer 20 minutes.
7. Split hamburger buns.
8. Spread about 1 t Garlic Spread on each bun top.
9. Divide meat mixture evenly on bun bottoms.
10. Top meat mixture with a cheese slice.
11. Top with bun top.
12. Wrap each sandwich in a square of foil.
13. Bake in 350 oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.