Stromboli Sandwiches

Great for game day or movie night! A great guy's food. It's like sloppy joes with Italian seasonings. So good and simple!

For just two people, halve the recipe.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground beef

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 cup ketchup

1 cup tomato sauce

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. garlic powder, divided

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. (or more...) fennel seed for that Italian sausage/pizza taste

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 cup butter (softened)

2 loaves (1 lb. each) Italian or french bread, halved lengthwise

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese



1.) In skillet or dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat. Drain.
Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, Parmesan, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, oregano, fennel seed, and Italian seasoning.

2.) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally.

3.) Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine the butter and remaining garlic powder, spread over the top halves of the bread.

4.) Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over each bottom bread half. Spoon the meat mixture over the top and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella. Replace the bread tops . Wrap each loaf in foil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted.


Source: Taste of Home