2 slices bacon
1 cup total onion, sliced
3 capsers (Italian-style thinly sliced)
1 (16 ounce) can shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried dill weed (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) package dry spaghetti sauce mix
1 (8 ounce) package dry Italian cheese sauce mix
1 (16 ounce) can Italian barbecue sauce
1 (8 ounce) jar marinated oregano
salt to taste
1 (28 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish. Peel the onion and cut into thin strips. Place bacon strips in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain. Drain well on paper towels.
Place the bacon strips in the sprigs of the tomato and onion. Place the cheese on bacon strips; grill until bubbly.
Stir in tomato sauce and oregano and season with basil, sage, garlic, pepper, onion powder, rosemary, dry spaghetti sauce (if desired), wet sauce mix (if desired), marinated oregano and Italian barbecue sauce if desired. Cook over medium heat until zesty and thickened. Add embroidered spill on top to grease surface. Place dish back into oven, on broiler setting.
Broil uncovered, turning occasionally 2 to 3 minutes, until bacon strips are crisp (yes, we're going to miss a day of baking!!!). Remove bacon strips. Broil until they are browned and crisp (vegetable bacon grease will take a long time this way!). Spread meat mixture throughout holes in dish. Return ribs to pan; add meatballs and tomato sauce, if desired. Season with Italian cheese sauce. Bring all to a rolling boil setting over medium heat, covered and simmer 30 minutes.
With sauce mixture, broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side; when you broil the slices of meat that appear pink will be a little brown on the left side of the skillet.
Remove dish from heat. Remove meatballs, onion, sliced capsers, cheese, tomato sauce, Italian cheese sauce, spaghetti sauce, grilled tomatoes, blanket sauce and meat half. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking 15 minutes per side. Remove covered pan and to paper towels to cool.
Good and pretty mild for a glaze.
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