Slow Cooker Easy Italian Meatball Subs

Slow Cooker Easy Italian Meatball Subs 1 pound ground beef 1 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1 tsp ground oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp garlic salt 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 egg juice from 1 lemon (or 1 Tbsp of the bottled stuff) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 15.5 oz can MANWICH Original Sloppy Joe Sauce 1 15 oz can Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, drained 1 15 oz can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 1 red onion, diced shredded mozzarella (optional) thinly sliced red onion (optional) 12 sub or hoagie buns 2 packages sliced provolone cheese In a large bowl combine the beef, sausage, cheese, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic salt, white pepper, egg, lemon juice and breadcrumbs, mix well with your hands until all ingredients are combined well. Line the bottom of your cookie sheet with foil and spray the top with Pam Spray. Roll the meat mixture into golf ball size meatballs and place on the broiling pan. Broil on high for about 10 minutes (keep an eye on it!) turn the meatballs over and broil for 5 more minutes or until both sides are browned. In a crock pot combine the MANWICH Sloppy Joe Sauce, tomato Sauce and the drained diced tomatoes. Stir the sauce and then remove a cup or 2 of it from the crock pot. Add the broiled meatballs to the crock pot then add the reserved sauce on top to coat the meatballs without breaking them. Turn your Crockpot on low for 3 hours. After the meatballs are done, add some shredded mozzarella to the meatballs and turn your crockpot onto warm until ready to serve. Once you are ready, toast your subs under the broiler, then add some sliced provolone and toast that as well. Top your subs piled high with meatballs, sauce, Parmesan cheese, and thinly sliced red onion if desired.