Baked Meatball Subs
Baked Meatball Subs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, large
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Subs
- 24 ounces marinara sauce, your favorite brand
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary, until a nice crust forms. They don't need to be cooked through, just browned.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Transfer the browned meatballs to a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the sauce.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
While the meatballs are simmering, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully spoon 5-6 meatballs and some sauce into each hoagie roll. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rolls are lightly toasted.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Remove from the oven, garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil, and serve immediately.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Baked Meatball Subs
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, large
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Subs
- 24 ounces marinara sauce, your favorite brand
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary, until a nice crust forms. They don't need to be cooked through, just browned.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Transfer the browned meatballs to a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the sauce.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
While the meatballs are simmering, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully spoon 5-6 meatballs and some sauce into each hoagie roll. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rolls are lightly toasted.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove from the oven, garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil, and serve immediately.