Spicy Meatball Sandwich

Have a casual, Italian dinner with spicy meatball sandwiches. This easy diabetic recipe is simple to make and makes a great weekend dinner.

Meatball Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 chopped onion
• 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 1/3 c. chili sauce (Heinz, tomato-based sauce)
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. prepared mustard
• 1 tsp. celery seed (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Few drops hot pepper sauce
• 3 thin lemon slices
• About 20 (1") meatballs
• 6 hard rolls or French bread

Directions:

1. Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine beef, egg, garlic, onion, crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and well. Shape into about 20 meatballs. Place in a baking pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Sauce: In a medium saucepan, cook garlic in butter for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, celery seed, salt, pepper sauce and lemon slices. Bring to a boil. Add meatballs. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally or until heated through. Remove lemon slices. Makes 6 sandwiches.