Meatball Sub
Craving the ultimate comfort food sandwich? This Meatball Sub recipe delivers big flavor with tender homemade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese, all tucked inside a perfectly toasted sub roll.
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.