Toasted Mexi-Meatball Subs

• 2 (11 ounce) cans Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 lb 80% lean ground beef
• 12 cup garlic herb breadcrumbs
• 12 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 cup finely chopped onion
• 12 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chunky salsa
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 14 cups ranch dressing
• 14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 14 cup chunky salsa
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• reserved 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Heat oven to 350F Grease large cooking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Remove dough from both cans; place seam side down and 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
3. Cut 4 or 5 diagonal slashes (1/2 inch deep) with sharp knife on top of each loaf.
4. Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
5. Cool slightly while preparing meatballs, about 25 minutes.
6. Spread oil in bottom of 13x9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish.
7. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the taco seasoning mix for sauce; place remaining seasoning mix in a large bowl.
8. Add remaining meatball ingredients; mix well.
9. Shape mixture into 1 inch meatballs; place in baking dish.
10. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, turning meatballs once halfway through baking, until meat thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 160F
11. Meanwhile, in food processor, place all sauce ingredients; process until smooth.
12. set aside.
13. Set oven control to broil.
14. Cut each loaf in half horizontally, cutting to but not completely through one long side; place cut side up on cookie sheet.
15. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or just until lightly toasted.
16. Spread 1/4 cup sauce on each toasted cut side.
17. Spoon hot meatballs evenly onto bottom halves of loaf.
18. Top evenly with toppings.
19. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
20. If desired, close sandwiches.
21. Cut each sandwich in half.
22. Serve immediately.

extra virgin olive oil, taco seasoning mix, egg, ground beef, garlic, fresh cilantro, onion, garlic, ground black pepper, chunky salsa, hot pepper, ranch dressing, fresh cilantro, chunky salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning mix, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/toasted-mexi-meatball-subs-472017 (may not work)