Easy Weeknight Meatball Sub
These Easy Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food scaled down to a balanced proportion size.
Servings 8 Subs
Ingredients
Homemade Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef 95% lean
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Meatball Subs
- 24 meatballs homemade or frozen
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cup marinara sauce
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella
Instructions
If Your Making Meatballs
- Mix all the ingredients for homemade meatballs in a large bowl. Form 24 meatballs.
- Add oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add in meatballs. Turn the meatballs every minute or so to brown the outside.
- Once the meatballs are brown, turn the heat to low and slowly add the marinara sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160F.
If You're Using Frozen Meatballs
- Heat the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the sauce starts to simmer, add in the meatballs and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the meatballs are warm, about 25 minutes.
To Make the Meatball Subs
- While the meatballs are cooking, place the buns on a baking sheet and position the top rack in your oven 6" inches below the broiler.
- Preheat the broiler. Add 3 meatballs to each roll. Top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella. Set the baking sheet under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful the buns don't burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Sub | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g
