LOW CARB MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE

       Today we are going to make a low carb Meatball Sub Casserole.

        The inspiration for this recipe come from my need to make some low carb meals, and my LOVE of Meatball subs.

                          Not low carb at all, but right tasty

      During a recent Wednesday night out with my friend I opted for a Meatball Sub without the Sub part. Romas was more than willing to accommodate my needs, and it was delicious. (Sorry, no picture- It was meatballs on a plate covered in sauce and cheese.)

      It was so good, I decided to recreate it for game day. Let' start with the meatballs, and a beer.

              BY THE WAY, I TRIED THIS BEER ....  IT SUCKED.

      Ball State was not on TV locally this week, so it's ALL GATORS FOR ME.

Here we go. (This is so damn easy)

GRATE 1.5 OZ IF PARMESAN CHEESE

1 LB GROUND BEEF

1 OZ OF LOW CARB BREAD CRUMBS

¼ CUP WATER

1 EGG

MIX BREAD CRUMBS AND WATER WITH A FORK

SET ASIDE

IN A SEPARATE BOWL, ADD MEAT AND THE EGG TOGETHER

ADD THE PARM AND THE WET BREAD CRUMBS TO THE MEAT & EGG

ADD 1 TSP DRIED BASIL

ADD 2 TAP DRIED PARSLEY

ADD 1 TSP GARLIC SALT

 PRESS 2 CLOVES OF FRESH GARLIC AND ADD 

 STIR, STIR, STIR

MAKE YOU BALLS.....(Insert cheap joke here)

PUT ON A COOKIE SHEET (put them on paper towels) AND REFRIGERATE

MAKE THE SAUCE WHILE YOU CHILL YOUR BALLS. (Another cheap shot)

So now its time to make the sauce.

After a cute doggie

SAUCE FOR MEATBALL SUB ( LOW CARB- NO BUN)

8 OZ OF FRESH CHOPPED MUSHROOMS (REMOVE THE STEMS)

1 ½ OZ CHOPPED ONION

2 CLOVES GARLIC (CHOPPED)

1 14 OZ JAR OF RAGU OLD WORLD STYLE TRADITIONAL SAUCE

 (Ok, I know I say don't use this stuff, but it isn't bad once you fix it.)

1 BAY LEAF (TURKISH, NOT CALIFORNIA)

2 TBL EVOO IN A 2 QT SAUCE PAN ON MEDIUM HEAT

WHEN SHIMMERING, ADD ONIONS & SAUTE.

WHEN TRANSLUCENT, ADD THE MUSHROOMS & SAUTE.

STIR OFTEN AND USE A LID

WHEN SAUTEED, ADD THE GARLIC AND A PINCH OF SALT

ADD THE RAGU

 

ADD ½ TSP OF BASIL

½ TSP OREGANO

1 OZ PESTO

1 OZ GRATED FRESH PARMESAN

STIR LIKE MAD

COOK FOR 5 MINUTES 

 

ADD ½ TSP SALT THEN SET ASIDE ON THE WARM SETTING

COOK THE MEATBALLS

PRE HEAT OVEN TO 350

COOK THE BALLS FOR 30 MINUTES

(Are we done with the jokes?)

IN A CASSEROLE DISH, SPRAY SOME NON STICK STUFF.

ADD A LAYER OF SAUCE

PUT COOKED MEATBALLS IN DISH AND COVER WITH SAUCE

COVER WITH GOOD LAYER OF MOZZARELLA

BAKE AT 350 FOR 30 MINUTES

ENJOY 

 

That's all there is to it. A simple game day feast, that is not only delicious, but good for you.

So BALL STATE rolled over KENT STATE 52-24 

and the GATORS surprised everyone including me. They went to Mississippi State and brought home a 13 – 6 win,

Next up is a 3:30 Saturday Game on CBS. Gators and LSU. See you there !!!