Easy Crockpot Meatball Subs Recipe
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
453 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Crockpot Meatball Subs Recipe
Description
This recipe mixes ground beef with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to form meatballs. Browning the meatballs before adding them to a crockpot helps to develop a crust and deeper flavor. The meatballs then cook slowly in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and optional fresh parsley, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
The tomato sauce softens as it simmers, soaking into the meatballs and providing a warm, comforting base. The subs are assembled by placing three meatballs on a hoagie bun, spooning over sauce, and topping with sliced mozzarella cheese that melts from the heat of the meatballs and sauce.
This dish provides a hearty sandwich appropriate for casual meals or gatherings. The slow cooker method offers the practicality of set-it-and-forget-it preparation while delivering consistent results.
For quicker preparation, frozen meatballs can be substituted, reducing the time needed to assemble the meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 crushed tomatoes 24 oz, in cans
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley optional, chopped, fresh
For the Sandwiches:
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced
- hoagie buns
Instructions
- Add beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until combined.
- Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs. I made 20, but you could easily make 24. Brown each meatball in a skillet or in your Ninja crock pot. Then place in the crock pot.
- Pour the 2 cans of crushed tomatoes over the Meatballs. Add to the crock pot the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Place 3 meatballs on a hoagie bun. Spoon over the hoagie bun and top with the mozzarella cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs is a convenient shortcut, saving preparation time without compromising flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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