Chili Meatball Subs

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, one-half finely chopped, one-half thinly sliced
• 1 cup corn chips, such as fritos, crushed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 6 sandwich buns, split halfway and toasted
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (about 8 ounces)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, 1/4 cup crushed corn chips, the egg, chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water. shape into 1-inch balls.
• 2 in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. stir in the tomatoes and the remaining 3/4 cup crushed corn chips and bring to a boil. add the meatballs to the sauce, cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. stir in the beans and cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• 3 preheat the broiler. using a slotted spoon, spoon the chili meatballs and sauce into the toasted rolls, then top with the cheese. broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.