Italian Meatball Subs
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4.8
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
8 Meatball Subs
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Calories
793 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Italian Meatball Subs
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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs or crushed saltines
- ¾ ¾ cup shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese
- ½ ½ cup milk
- ½ ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 ½ 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
- 3 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
To dredge the meatballs:
- 1 ½ 1 ½ cups flour in a shallow baking dish
For the sandwiches:
- 1 1 recipe French bread rolls shaped into sub rolls and baked according to the recipe
- Sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese
For the sauce:
- 1 (28-ounce) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
- 2 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1 teaspoon sugar this helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes
- ½ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all of the meatball ingredients together EXCEPT the meat. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes so the breadcrumbs/crackers can soak up the liquid a little bit. Add the meat and mix well with your hands until all the ingredients are combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil. Form golf ball-sized meatballs and dredge them in the flour until lightly coated. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet about one inch apart. Bake for 20 -25 minutes until the meatballs are completely cooked through.
- When the meatballs come out of the oven, let them sit for about 15 minutes. Gently scrape off any fat and place the meatballs in a 9X13-inch baking dish (or similar size). Pour the hot tomato sauce over the meatballs.
- To assemble the sandwiches, slice the buns in half. (If desired, lay the buns flat open on a baking sheet and top one side with cheese – toast in the oven for 4-5 minutes at 400 degrees until the buns are toasted and cheese is melted.) Place 3-4 meatballs on each bun and top with desired amount of sauce. Serve immediately with lots of napkins.
- For the sauce, combine the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low. Keep warm until the meatballs are finished baking.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: when I make these, I often prepare and bake the meatballs earlier in the day. To reheat, I place the meatballs in the pot with the simmering sauce and let them warm up together.
- Freezable: and since I know someone will ask, the meatballs freeze great. Freeze them, unbaked, on a baking sheet. Once frozen, they can be placed in a freezer-safe ziploc bag. Bake them (without thawing first), adding 6-7 minutes to the baking time. Incidentally, they also freeze great after they have been baked. Freeze them in a freezer-safe ziploc bag and reheat them in the simmering sauce until they are warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Meatball Sub
Calories
793kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1556mg
(65%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Meatball Subs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 793 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Meatball Sub | |
| Calories | 793kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1556mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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