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FAST FIX

SLOW COOKER MEATBALL SANDWICHES

Our approach to meatball sandwiches is a simple one—cook the meatballs low and slow, load them into hoagie buns, and top with provolone cheese and pepperoncini.

—STACIE NICHOLLS SPRING CREEK, NV



PREP: 5 MIN. • COOK: 3 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed

2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce

8 hoagie buns, split

8 slices provolone cheese

Sliced pepperoncini, optional

1. Place meatballs and sauce in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours until meatballs are heated through.

2. On each bun bottom, layer meatballs, cheese and, if desired, pepperoncini; replace tops.