Meatball Subs

Chicken Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/4 cup bread crumbs (not in the Budget Meal Plan shopping list but you can blend up any fresh/day old bread you have in your cupboard or crackers).

• Binder (choose one): 1 egg or 1 tbsp plain yogurt or 1 tbsp mayo or 1 tbsp cream

• Mix everything together, roll into small golf ball sized balls

• Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until fully cooked (165 degree F internal temp)

• Simmer cooked meatballs in 1 jar of pasta sauce and 1 tbsp tomato paste. Optional to add Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 mins.

Subs:

• Slice buns almost in half (leave partially attached)

• Add cheese to bun and broil 1-2 mins until melted before adding meatballs

• Adding the cheese on the bun first creates a barrier so the sauce doesn't make the bun soggy

• Top sub buns with meatballs and sauce mixture

Optional Sides:

• Cooked mixed vegetables 

• Or veggie stix