Meatball Subs & Oven Fries - Kristin Price

Meatballs:
1 ½ lbs. ground sirloin,
1 large egg, beaten,
1 c. Italian bread crumbs,
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced,
½ t crushed red pepper flakes,
2 t Worcestershire sauce,
¼ c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped,
¼ c. grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place ground sirloin in large mixing bowl and punch well in middle of meat. Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, parsley, cheese and salt and pepper. Mix until combined. Divide into 4 equal parts, roll each part into 4 balls and space equally on a nonstick baking sheet. Roast in oven about 12 minutes.

5 Minute Marinara Sauce

2 T olive oil,
 4 cloves garlic crushed and chopped,
½ t crushed red pepper flakes,
2 T chopped fresh parsley,
½ t dried oregano,
1 can tomatoes or tomato sauce,
salt and pepper

Heat medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. When garlic sizzles, add herbs and crushed red pepper. Stir in tomatoes and season with salt/pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until meatballs are done.

Oven Fries


4 medium white potatoes, cut into 8 wedges lengthwise, olive oil, coarse salt and pepper

Drizzle potatoes with generous pour of olive oil. Toss with seasonings. Place on non-stick baking sheet and roast 20 minutes.

4 Crusty sub rolls, 2 ½ c. provolone cheese, basil for garnish

Combine meatballs and sauce. Pile into rolls. Top with shredded cheese and broil to melt cheese. Top with basil. Serve with fries.