Meatball Subs Recipe

Course: Dinner, Sandwiches

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: subs

Calories: 729kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Mouthwatering homemade meatballs are all dressed up with robust marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese in this easy Meatball Sub recipe!

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Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 pound 85% lean ground beef
½ onion finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup breadcrumbs
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
1 large egg
16 ounces marinara sauce store-bought or homemade (1 jar)

Subs and Extras

4 hoagie rolls
2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil and/or Italian parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, parsley, salt, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasonings, and egg.
1 pound 85% lean ground beef, ½ onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 large egg
Roll the mixture into 16 balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are crispy and the meatballs are 160°F internally.
While the meatballs are cooking, heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan over low-medium heat.
16 ounces marinara sauce
When the meatballs are done, add them to the saucepan and coat them in the sauce.
Spoon four meatballs and sauce into each roll and top with shredded mozzarella.
4 hoagie rolls, 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Place the subs under the broiler for a couple minutes.
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped basil and/or parsley.
Chopped fresh basil

Notes

You can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
You can use any kind of breadcrumbs. Plain, Italian, or Panko all work well.
You can use your favorite store-bought sauce, or opt for homemade!
You can use sub rolls or even hotdog buns instead of hoagie buns.
Feel free to use Parmesan or provolone instead of mozzarella.
Feel free to get creative with the toppings. Try pickles, frizzled onions, sautéed bell peppers, or banana peppers.
This recipe works well with frozen meatballs as well. Cook them according to the package, then continue the recipe starting from step 5!
To help prevent sogginess, assemble the subs just before serving or butter and toast the rolls for extra protection.
Watch the subs carefully under the broiler to prevent burning!

Storage: Store meatball subs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wait to assemble the sandwiches until just before serving.

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