STROMBOLI SANDWICHES

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Like a sloppy joe with Italian seasonings, these hearty sandwich slices fill the bill at potlucks, reunions and more. Although I've made them dozens of times, I never tire of eating or serving them. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 sandwich loaves (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread, halved lengthwise
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, oregano, fennel seed and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter and remaining garlic powder; spread on cut side of each top bread half. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over each bottom bread half. Spoon meat mixture over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. , Replace each top bread half; wrap each sandwich loaf in foil. Bake at 350° until cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.