turkey meatball subs

These were really really really good. So worth the work. The sauce is so delicious! YUM! Though the original recipe says 1 tbsp of garlic salt WAY too much, i halved that and had double the recipe, so i think she meant to say 1 tsp!

Turkey Meatball Subs

Ingredients:
For Red Pepper Sauce:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 large red peppers, roasted (or large can of roasted red peppers)
1 large (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, lightly drained and coarsely chopped
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp crushed chili peppers
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
For Meatballs:
1 lb. lean ground turkey or beef (we like Shady Brook Farms turkey)
1 Tbsp garlic salt
2 tsp parsley, minced
1 tsp ground pepper
1 Tbsp oil

3 sub rolls
3-4 slices deli provolone cheese, sliced in half

Directions:
-In bowl of food processor, pulse roasted red peppers until relatively smooth and set aside
-In large saucepan, over medium heat, heat oil
-Add diced onion and cook until translucent and just beginning to brown.
-Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
-Add pureed red peppers and chopped tomatoes and heat until starting to bubble.
-Turn heat to a simmer and add remaining sauce ingredients, stirring to combine and cover.
-Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine meat, onion, and spices.
-Form 3-in wide balls with mixture.
-Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
-Place meatballs in pan so that none are touching.
-Cook, not moving, until side is well browned (about 5 min).
-Rotate each meatball 1/4 turn and brown each side before turning again (about 3-min per side)
-Make sure meatballs are cooked through and add to red pepper sauce.
-Cut open sub rolls along side and place, open faced, on baking sheet.
-Scoop out a bit of the bread from the bottom of the sub roll to make room to rest the meatballs.
-Turn broiler on high setting.
-Spoon three meatballs (or as many as you'd like) onto the roll and spoon over some additional sauce.
-Place 2-3 half slices of provolone on top of meatballs and place the baking sheet into the oven.
-Cook until cheese has melted to desired gooeyness (<-- that's a technical word).
-Remove from oven, plate and half.
-Enjoy!

Original Recipe HERE