Meatball Subs

from kristineskitchenblog.com

It's hard to beat a Meatball Sub, loaded with Italian meatballs, marinara sauce and melty cheese. This easy recipe is pure comfort food and perfect for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Servings: servings

Calories: 623kcal

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

canola oil for greasing the baking sheet
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup very finely minced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef 80 or 85% lean is best

Remaining Ingredients

24 ounces marinara sauce
4 hoagie rolls
4 ounces shredded or sliced Provolone or Mozzarella cheese about 1 cup shredded

Instructions

Make the Meatballs

Preheat oven to 450° F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with canola oil.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat together the egg and water with a fork.
Add the onion, garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well with a fork.
Add the ground beef and mix until just combined. Try not to over-mix.
Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place them on the greased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through to 160° F.

Make the Meatball Subs

Place the marinara sauce and baked meatballs in a medium saucepan. Cover with a lid and heat over medium-low heat until heated through, 5-10 minutes.
Split the rolls open and place them on a rimmed baking sheet, with the inside of the rolls facing up. Place them under the broiler for about 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Place a slice of cheese or a thin layer of shredded cheese on each roll (this bottom cheese layer helps to keep the bread from getting soggy). Use a slotted spoon to put 4 meatballs inside each toasted roll. Spoon on marinara sauce and then top with more cheese. Place the meatball subs under the broiler for about 2 minutes, until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use frozen meatballs instead of homemade. If using frozen, follow the directions on the package for cooking the meatballs.
Optional: Spread garlic butter on the sub rolls before toasting them in the oven.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is only an estimate.