Recipe: Magnificent Salsa Meatball Hoagies (using Rice-A-Roni)

MAGNIFICENT SALSA MEATBALL HOAGIES

1 (6.8 ounce) package Rice-A-Roni Beef Flavor
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa, divided use
1 large egg
6 hoagie or French rolls, split in half (for serving)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

In large bowl, combine rice-vermicelli mix, Special Seasonings, ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup salsa and egg. Shape meat mixture into 24 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs. Arrange in large skillet.

Add 1 1/2 cups water and remaining salsa to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until rice in meatballs is tender.

Place 4 meatballs in each roll. Top with sauce and cheese, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Rice-A-Roni, The Quaker Oats Company