Classic Meatball Sub
Classic Meatball Sub
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, mild, casing removed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, large
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for browning
For the Sauce and Assembly
- 24 ounces marinara sauce, your favorite brand
- 4 hoagie rolls, or sub rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get about 16-20 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until a nice crust forms, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to do this in batches. Do not cook through.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the hoagie rolls. Slice them lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a hinge. You can lightly toast the rolls in a separate oven or toaster oven for 2-3 minutes if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the meatballs are done, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon 4-5 meatballs and a generous amount of sauce into each hoagie roll. Top with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Return the assembled subs to the oven (or a broiler) for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if using. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Meatball Sub
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, mild, casing removed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, large
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for browning
For the Sauce and Assembly
- 24 ounces marinara sauce, your favorite brand
- 4 hoagie rolls, or sub rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get about 16-20 meatballs.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until a nice crust forms, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to do this in batches. Do not cook through.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the hoagie rolls. Slice them lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a hinge. You can lightly toast the rolls in a separate oven or toaster oven for 2-3 minutes if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the meatballs are done, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon 4-5 meatballs and a generous amount of sauce into each hoagie roll. Top with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Return the assembled subs to the oven (or a broiler) for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if using. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min