Description
Savor the deliciousness of homemade meatball subs, featuring juicy beef meatballs and melted mozzarella in crusty rolls—perfect for satisfying any comfort food craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 crusty hoagie rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1-1½ inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- On a baking sheet, place hoagie rolls and spoon some marinara sauce from the pan onto each roll. Add several meatballs and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the meat mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of these subs.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg