Meatball Hoagies

• 6 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 small green peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-1/4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 8 to 10 hot dog or sandwich buns, split
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute celery, green peppers, onion and garlic in oil until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 hours.
2. For meatballs, beat eggs in a large bowl. Add the next six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Add to sauce; heat through. Serve on buns; top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

celery, green peppers, onion, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, pepper, red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, onion, parsley flakes, garlic salt, pepper, ground beef, sandwich buns, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/meatball-hoagies/ (may not work)