Meatball Subs

Meatball subs are a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner, consisting of juicy meatballs served in a crispy sub roll with melted mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, meatball subs are a great option for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 4 sub rolls
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, mix well with your hands until just combined
3. Step 3: Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, you should end up with around 20 meatballs
4. Step 4: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each meatball to allow for even cooking
5. Step 5: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through
6. Step 6: While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan over medium-low heat
7. Step 7: Once the meatballs are done, carefully place them in the saucepan with the marinara sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavors
8. Step 8: Slice the sub rolls in half and place them on a baking sheet
9. Step 9: Spoon some of the marinara sauce on the bottom half of each sub roll, then add 4-5 meatballs on top of the sauce
10. Step 10: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs
11. Step 11: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
12. Step 12: Remove the subs from the oven and top with the other half of the sub roll

Chef’s Tip: To make the meatballs more tender, do not overmix the meat mixture, and make sure to handle the meatballs gently when placing them on the baking sheet and in the saucepan

Prep: | Cook: | Servings: 4