Strombolis

Posted by kdipaolo at recipegoldmine.com May 4, 2001

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
6 to 8 hamburger buns
Garlic spread (see following recipe)
6 to 8 slices Mozzarella cheese
Garlic Spread

Brown meat and drain. Add onion, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fennel, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Split hamburger buns. Spread 1 teaspoon Garlic Spread on each bun top. Divide meat mixture evenly on bun bottoms. Top meat mixture with a cheese slice and add top bun. Wrap each sandwich in a square of foil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until heated thoroughly through.

Garlic Spread:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Combine butter, garlic powder and paprika. Mix well.