BBQ Meatball Hoagie

Name: BBQ Meatball Hoagie
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 cooked Classic Meatballs; ½ (18- to 20-ounce) bottle smoky BBQ sauce; 4 hoagie rolls, split; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups coarsely shredded green cabbage; 1 small red onion, cut into slivers; 2 pickled banana peppers, cut into rings*; ¼ cup banana pepper brine; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; for garnish*

Onion, pickled banana peppers and shredded cabbage top smoky BBQ-flavored hoagies with an extra kick from jalapeño pepper.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

16 cooked Classic Meatballs
½ (18- to 20-ounce) bottle smoky BBQ sauce
4 hoagie rolls, split
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups coarsely shredded green cabbage
1 small red onion, cut into slivers
2 pickled banana peppers, cut into rings*
¼ cup banana pepper brine
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; for garnish*

Directions

Preheat broiler to HIGH. In a medium saucepan, combine cooked meatballs and BBQ sauce. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Brush cut sides of rolls with olive oil. Place on baking sheet, cut sides up. Broil 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, red onion, banana peppers and brine; toss to coat.
Spoon cabbage mixture onto rolls. Top with meatballs and BBQ sauce. Garnish with jalapeño pepper, if desired.
*Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with hot peppers, wear protective gloves.

Associated Recipes

Classic Meatballs

Standard meatballs are made with a combination of meat, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, milk, salt and pepper. They can be served as appetizers or the star attraction.