Meatball Subs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these hearty meatball subs, featuring juicy meatballs smothered in zesty marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for game day or family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe will bring smiles to the table. Every bite offers a delightful blend of flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Transfer meatballs to a saucepan, add marinara sauce, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise, fill with meatballs and sauce, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil subs on low for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg