Meatball Sub Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauce
Assembly
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Sauce
- 4
Sauté the Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 5
Make the Sauce
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Sub Rolls
While the sauce is simmering, slice the sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- 8
Assemble the Meatball Subs
Spoon the meatballs and sauce into each sub roll. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Melt the Cheese
If desired, place the assembled subs under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Serve the meatball subs warm and enjoy!