Stromboli Sandwiches

We love these! They're like sloppy Joes with Italian seasonings, only way better! Great for missionaries or game day!

Prep time: 30 min. Bake 25 min.

2 lbs. ground turkey or 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. fennel seed
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread (or French bread), halved lengthwise
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

In big pot or deep skillet, cook meat and onion over medium heat, drain.

Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, oregano, fennel, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, UNcovered for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter and remaining garlic powder, spread over the inside of the top halves of bread. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over each bottom bread half. Spoon the meat mixture onto the bread halves and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Replace the bread tops like a sandwich.

Wrap each sandwich loaf in foil. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Yields 2 large sandwich loaves - 8 servings each.

Source: Taste Of Home Cookbook 2009

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

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