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Easy Meatball Sub Bake Recipe

Meatball Sub Bake Recipe - delicious bread boats stuffed with meatballs, marinara, and tons of melted cheese baked to perfection!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 3 sandwich boats
Calories: 571 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ onion (diced
  • ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley divided
  • 2 tsp minced garlic  divided
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 3 soft rolls italian bread
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 9 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
  • Easy Marinara Sauce optional, can use 1 jar your favorite marinara sauce*
  • 1 can Italian style diced tomatoes*
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes*
  • 1 tsp garlic*
  • 1 tsp basil*
  • salt and pepper to taste*

Instructions

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  1. Add ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, bread crumbs, red pepper, oregano, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp minced garlic, and the egg to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Use your hands (preferably with gloves) to mix together until well combined. Shape meat mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
  3. Place a cast-iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the meatballs, turning to cook each side for about 5 minutes or until browned on all sides, about 15-20 minutes.  
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F 
  6. Place the soft rolls in a greased casserole dish.
  7. Use a knife to cut a rectangle in the center of each roll, then press down on the inside to make a boat.
  8. Mix together the melted butter, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tbsp of parsley.
  9. Use a brush to coat the rolls with the garlic butter.
  10. Bake for 5 minutes to toast the bread and remove from the oven. 
  11. While the garlic bread is toasting, make the marinara sauce. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. (skip if using jarred sauce)
  12. Put two slices of mozzarella into the rolls. Then add 2-3 spoonfuls of the marinara to the top of the cheese. Put three meatballs into each garlic bread boat, then cover the meatballs with marinara sauce. Add 1 more slice of cheese, cut in half to cover the meatballs. 
  13. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with shredded parmesan.
  14. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 571kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 974mg (41%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3sandwich boats

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 571kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 974mg 41%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

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