Jul 14 2026
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Amsterdam Meatball Sub Recipe

Inspired by Van Gogh's Eeterie
Time1h
Serves4

Dutch meatballs tossed in browning gravy & cheese on a sourdough hoagie with fries.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Browning Gravy

Sub Assembly

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Meatball Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form and Cook the Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Browning Gravy Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Gravy

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until a paste forms. Gradually add the beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Combine Meatballs with Gravy

    Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the gravy and let them simmer together for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Sub Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Sub

    Slice the sourdough hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fill each roll with meatballs and gravy, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.

  2. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    Place the assembled subs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  3. 7

    Serve with Fries

    Serve the meatball subs hot with a side of fries. Enjoy your Amsterdam Meatball Sub!

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