Savory Meatball Subs with Melted Mozzarella Recipe
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Classic and hearty Meatball Subs made with seasoned ground beef meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese in soft sub rolls. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Meatballs
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Assembly
2 cups marinara sauce
4 sub rolls
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the subs later.
Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Form and brown meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until they develop a nice crust. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
Simmer meatballs in sauce: Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the browned meatballs. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and meatballs to cook through.
Assemble the subs: Place the sub rolls on a baking sheet. Fill each roll generously with meatballs and marinara sauce. Then, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs inside each roll.
Bake until bubbly: Put the assembled subs into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted, golden, and bubbling. Serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and sub rolls.
If you prefer spicier subs, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
These meatballs can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
To avoid soggy rolls, lightly toast the sub rolls before assembling.
