Best 7 Homemade Meatball Subs Recipes

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Dive into a culinary adventure with our homemade meatball subs, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These hearty and delectable sandwiches feature tender and juicy meatballs, nestled in soft and fluffy sub rolls, and smothered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, with the savory meatballs, the tangy sauce, and the melted cheese coming together in perfect unison. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you create a sandwich that's both delicious and visually appealing. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a journey to sandwich-making greatness!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY MEATBALL SANDWICH



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A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich promises to hold together without being messy.

Provided by q

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup marinara sauce
3 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Form the mixture into a log, and place it into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place a few slices onto each hoagie roll, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over.
  • Wrap each sandwich with aluminum foil, and return to the oven for 15 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before eating. Each sandwich serves 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1068.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS



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This is one of those recipes you always come back to. A flavorful tomato sauce and mildly spiced meatballs make a hearty sandwich filling, or they can be served over pasta. I broil the meatballs first to quickly brown them. -Jean Glacken, Elkton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/3 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 Italian rolls, split
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk; add the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add beef and sausage; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Preheat broiler. Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes; turn and broil 3 minutes longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomato sauce and paste, onion, green pepper, wine, water and seasonings; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve on rolls. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH



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Meatball subs in soggy, falling-apart buns are just the worst. That's why we recommend toasting our Tailgaters Brat Buns for this recipe. The heftier, toasty bread will stand up to all that meaty, marinara, mozzarella goodness.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 Ball Park® Tailgaters Brat Buns
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup arugula
4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil or crushed red pepper for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toast one bun until golden brown, then place in blender and chop until fine to create crumbs.
  • Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and add milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture and combine well.
  • Divide the mixture into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs, and place on an oiled baking pan.
  • Bake meatballs in oven for 10 minutes.
  • While meatballs are baking, heat marinara in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the cooked meatballs in the marinara and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast the remaining buns, then evenly distribute arugula or spinach, meatballs and mozzarella onto each bun.
  • Garnish with chopped basil and/or crushed red pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1363.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

MEATBALL SANDWICH



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Meatballs in tomato sauce with melted cheese on a lightly toasted baguette.

Provided by BIGGUY728

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
¾ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 French baguette
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, gently mix by hand the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Shape into 12 meatballs, and place in a baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, and remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs. Brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder and salt. Slip the baguette into the oven during the last 5 minutes of the meatball's time, or until lightly toasted.
  • While the bread toasts, warm the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the sauce. Spoon onto the baguette and top with slices of provolone cheese. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Cool slightly, cut into servings, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.9 calories, Carbohydrate 78.2 g, Cholesterol 141.2 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1473.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

MEATBALL SUBS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 subs

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup grated onion
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 large egg, beaten
Two 24-ounce jars store-bought marinara sauce
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, pressed
8 sub rolls
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef and breadcrumbs. Add the milk, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and egg. Mix to combine.
  • Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture and roll into a ball. Continue with the remaining meatball mixture, making about 40 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in a large rectangular baking dish or foil pan. Bake, uncovered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Pour the marina over the meatballs, then continue to bake until the sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes more. Toss the meatballs to coat in the sauce and set aside.
  • For the rolls: Turn the oven temperature down to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir together the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Tear off the tops of the rolls, creating a nice boat to hold the meatballs. Transfer the rolls and torn pieces to a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Build the meatball subs: Load 5 meatballs into each roll. Spoon over some of the sauce. Top with some onions and sprinkle over the basil and Parmesan. Serve with more sauce and the toasted bread pieces.
  • Reheating instructions: Reheat the meatballs in a pan, covered, at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

MEATBALL SUBS



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In this classic Italian American sandwich, tender meatballs drenched in tomato sauce are tucked into crisp rolls then buried under a blanket of gooey cheese. It's a messy sandwich no matter how you build it or bite into it, but wise construction can help: First, hollow out the rolls a bit so the meatballs have a place to sit. Then, use the leftover crumbs to make the meatballs, which will keep them light. Finally, toast the rolls to prevent them from getting too soggy with sauce. Of course, some crispy-gone-soggy bites are welcome, just as the cheese pulls, sauce drips and messy fingers are, too. They're all part of the experience.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, meatballs, sandwiches, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6-inch-long) sub, hero or hoagie rolls, split lengthwise but still attached on one side
1 egg
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled
Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing
1 pound ground beef (at least 15 percent fat)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves, plus more for serving
2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or from a 24-ounce jar)
4 slices mozzarella or provolone

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler to high with a rack no more than 6 inches from the heat source. (See Tip if you don't have a broiler.) Using a fork, scrape out some of the interior of the rolls until you get about 1 cup bread crumbs. Add them to a large bowl along with 1/2 cup water, the egg, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Finely grate 1 garlic clove into the mixture, then stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a large (12-inch), oven-proof skillet with olive oil. To the bread crumbs, add the beef, Parmesan and chopped basil. Stir with your hands until combined, avoiding overmixing. Roll into 12 balls (about 2 heaping tablespoons/2 ounces each) and place them in the prepared skillet as you go. Broil the meatballs until browned and nearly cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Move the skillet to the stovetop. Add the marinara sauce, stir to coat the meatballs, and warm over medium-low heat while you toast the rolls: Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and broil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Rub the cut sides of the roll with the second garlic clove.
  • Divide the meatballs and sauce among the rolls, then top with mozzarella. Broil until the mozzarella is melted and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with more grated Parmesan, basil leaves and black pepper.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Season the meatballs well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning.
  • Brown the meatballs thoroughly. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce. This will help to keep them moist and tender.
  • Use a good quality hoagie roll. This will make a big difference in the overall sandwich.
  • Load up the sandwich with your favorite toppings. Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles are all classic choices.

Conclusion:

Meatball subs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make the best meatball sub you've ever had. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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