Make-Ahead Sandwiches

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet gherkin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 hot dog buns, split

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add the beef, onion, and garlic; cook and crumble up the meat until the meat is not pink; drain.
  2. Add in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir and heat through.
  3. Add in cheese; stir to combine.
  4. To serve immediately: spoon 1/3 cup mixture into buns and serve.
  5. To freeze and serve later: Fill buns with 1/3 cup mixture; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil; seal tightly; will freeze up to 3 months.
  6. To use frozen sandwiches: Bake at 400° in foil for 30-35 minutes or until heated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

329 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.2g 28% DV
Total Fat 17.9g 23% DV
Carbs 28.9g 11% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 8.8g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10991.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 343.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 33.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 40.9mg 45% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 208.5mg 16% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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