My slow cooker is the most-used appliance in my kitchen. It gets as much use during the summer months as the winter!
This recipe is hearty enough to fill up my boys after a day of active play without feeling heavy. Serve it with a large salad and a glass of milk and you've got a well-rounded meal that takes 15 minutes or less to prepare!
Slow Cooker Meatball Subs
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs (or make your own)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (shortcut: available in frozen foods aisle)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (shortcut: available in frozen foods aisle)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- Hoagie rolls
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded or sliced)
Add meatballs to your slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over meatballs and stir till coated. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours. Serve hot in hoagie rolls topped with mozzarella cheese.
Note: For this recipe, I prefer beef meatballs to turkey, as they seem to hold their shape and maintain their texture better.
