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Meatball Sub

A recipe for a Meatball Sub from The Sandwich Shop! This sandwich is packed with homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatballs:
  • 150 grams (5 1/2 ounces) minced (ground) beef
  • 150 grams (5 1/2 ounces) minced (ground) pork
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) finely grated parmesan
  • 1 small egg beaten
Assembly:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 400 grams (14 ounces) tinned crushed tomatoes
  • 6-7 basil leaves sliced
  • Pinch dried oregano
  • 250 milliliters (1 cup) water
  • 2 long bread rolls
  • 4 lices Provolone

Instructions

To make the meatballs:
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  1. Mix all of the meatball ingredients except the egg in a large bowl. Season as desired with salt.
  2. Slowly add the beaten egg to bind the mixture (you may not need all of it- too much liquid will make the meatballs soggy).
  3. Shape the mixture into 8 balls.
To assemble:
  1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the garlic.
  2. Fry for a few seconds until just starting to brown, then add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, and 250 milliliters (1 cup) water. Season to taste and stir well to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick.
  4. Heat the remaining oil in a separate frying pan over medium heat and fry the meatballs, turning often, for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through.
  5. Preheat the grill (broiler) to high.
  6. Slice open the bread rolls and place on a foil-covered baking tray.
  7. Place 4 meatballs into each roll then cover with 1-2 large tablespoons of the tomato sauce.
  8. Place the cheese on top and grill for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.