Description
A straightforward recipe for classic meatball subs with tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 4 submarine rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into 12 small meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally. Drain excess fat.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your broiler.
- Split the submarine rolls lengthwise. Place the meatballs and sauce inside the rolls.
- Top each sub with provolone cheese.
- Place the subs on a baking sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can bake the meatballs instead of pan-frying them for less mess.
- Use high-quality marinara sauce for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: meatball subs, beef meatballs, provolone cheese, marinara sauce, sandwich