Meatball Sub Recipe
Three housemade meatballs, mushroom tomato sauce, topped with shaved caciocavallo on a grilled focaccia bun
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Ingredients
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Meatballs and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Assembly
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into 3 large meatballs, about 4 inches in diameter.
- 3
- 4
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the browned meatballs to the mushroom tomato sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
- 6
Assemble the Subs
Slice the focaccia buns in half and place a meatball in each bun. Spoon sauce over the meatballs and top with shaved caciocavallo cheese.
- 7
Grill the Subs
Place the assembled subs on a grill or under a broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Remove from heat, serve immediately, and enjoy your delicious meatball subs!
