Cheesy Taco Meatball Subs

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    862 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheesy Taco Meatball Subs

The classic meatball submarine sandwich gets a taco flavor twist in these Cheesy Taco Meatball Subs!

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Ingredients

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for the meatballs:

  • 1 egg large
  • ¼ c. cornmeal yellow
  • 3 T. taco seasoning your favorite
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 lb. ground beef lean
  • 1 c. Mexican 3 cheese blend Crystal Farms® shredded

for the sautéed veggies:

  • 1 T. vegetable oil
  • green bell pepper thinly sliced, half of a medium
  • yellow bell pepper thinly sliced, half of a medium
  • yellow onion thinly sliced, half of a medium

for the taco sauce:

  • 1 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic minced, large cloves
  • 1 can 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. chipotle pepper ground
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

to assemble:

  • 4 hero roll small or hoagie roll
  • 1 c. Mexican 3 cheese blend Crystal Farms® shredded
  • jalapeño guacamole, sour cream, pickled red onions, lime wedges for squeezing over the top, optional, slices, taco topping

Instructions

for the meatballs:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg with fork. Stir in cornmeal, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add beef and shredded cheese. Mix well (using your hands works best). Shape mixture into twelve meatballs (I like to use a 2" scoop for this). Place meatballs on prepared pan. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  4. Remove from oven. Leave oven turned on.

for the sautéed veggies:

  1. While meatballs are in the oven, heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add oil.
  2. Once oil is hot, add green pepper, yellow pepper, and onion, stirring to coat. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 7 to 9 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove vegetables to a plate. Return skillet to heat.

for the taco sauce:

  1. Add oil to hot skillet. Once oil is hot, add garlic. Stir to coat. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, cumin, chipotle pepper, and black pepper, stirring to combine. Heat until bubbling, stirring regularly.
  2. Then add meatballs to skillet, folding to coat. Let cook until meatballs are thoroughly warmed.

to assemble:

  1. Place open rolls on a rimmed baking pan. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove pan from oven, spoon a bit of taco sauce over the bottom of each roll, and then divide meatballs among rolls.
  2. Top meatballs with remaining taco sauce, followed by the sautéed veggies and shredded cheese. Return pan to oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until sandwiches are thoroughly warmed and cheese is melted.
  3. Serve subs hot, with any variety of your favorite taco condiments and toppings.

Notes

  • from a farmgirl’s dabbles

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 862kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 26g (153%) Cholesterol 197mg (66%) Sodium 1768mg (74%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 862 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 862kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 56g 86%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26g 153%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 1768mg 74%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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