Meatball Subs Recipe
These meatball subs are loaded with juicy meatballs, melted cheese, and savory marinara sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
4 sub rolls, lightly toasted
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and brown on all sides in a skillet with olive oil.
Transfer meatballs to a saucepan with marinara sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice and lightly toast sub rolls.
Place 3–4 meatballs in each roll and spoon sauce over them. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
Bake 5–7 minutes until cheese melts; broil 1–2 minutes if desired.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freeze meatballs in sauce.
- Store assembled subs wrapped in the fridge for 2 days.
- Try buffalo or mini slider variation.
- Pair with cold beer.