Best 5 Meatball Party Sub Recipes

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**Meatball Party Subs: A Sandwich Symphony of Flavors**

Savor the tantalizing Meatball Party Sub, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic meatball sandwich to new heights. Picture tender, juicy meatballs nestled in a warm, crusty sub roll, smothered in a rich and flavorful marinara sauce. The symphony of flavors continues with melted mozzarella cheese, adding a gooey, stretchy texture that perfectly complements the hearty meatballs. But that's not all; these party subs come in three enticing variations, each offering a unique taste experience.

1. **Classic Meatball Party Sub:** Experience the timeless combination of traditional Italian meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. This classic version is a crowd-pleaser that never fails to satisfy.

2. **BBQ Meatball Party Sub:** Get ready for a smoky, tangy twist on the classic meatball sub. These meatballs are coated in a luscious BBQ sauce, adding a sweet and savory dimension to the sandwich. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this sub is a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and cheesy flavors.

3. **Buffalo Chicken Meatball Party Sub:** For those who love a bit of heat, the Buffalo Chicken Meatball Party Sub is a must-try. Made with a combination of ground chicken and Frank's RedHot sauce, these meatballs pack a punch of flavor. Drizzled with a creamy ranch dressing and topped with melted blue cheese, this sub is a spicy, tangy, and downright delicious delight.

Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a satisfying meal, the Meatball Party Sub is sure to hit the spot. With three irresistible variations to choose from, there's a perfect sub for every taste preference. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 52m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (3 handfuls), Italian bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce,
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (2 turns around the pan)
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 14-ounce can chunky style crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 semolina crusty sub rolls, with or without sesame seeds
One 10-ounce bag (2 1/2 cups) shredded Provolone or Italian 4-cheese blend
Shredded basil (sweet) or shredded arugula (spicy) leaves, for garnish
Oven Fries, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
4 medium white skinned potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, to coat
Grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place ground sirloin in a large mixing bowl and punch a well into the center of meat. Fill well with the egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, parsley, cheese, and a little salt and pepper. Mix up meatball ingredients until well combined, yet not over-mixed. Divide mix into 4 equal parts, roll each part into 4 balls and space equally onto a nonstick baking sheet. Place meatballs in oven and roast about 12 minutes. Break a meatball open and make sure meat is cooked through before removing from the oven.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. When garlic starts sizzling, add herbs and crushed pepper. Allow oil to infuse for half a minute, then stir in the tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a bubble, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are removed from oven.
  • Combine meatballs and sauce and pile into sub rolls, 4 meatballs per sub. Top with shredded cheese and place under subs under broiler to melt cheese. Top with shredded basil or arugula and serve with a pile of Oven Fries.
  • Drizzle potatoes with a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil. Toss potatoes with seasoning blend or coarse salt and pepper. Place potatoes on a nonstick baking sheet and roast 20 minutes or until just tender. Give the baking sheet a good shake after 10 minutes to avoid sticking.

MOZZARELLA MEATBALL SUBS



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Love burgers? Try this tasty sub - a winning alternative that's filled with meatballs and mozzarella which melts as it cooks, all basted in a rich tomato sauce

Provided by Claire Thomson

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

600g beef mince
45g fresh breadcrumbs
½ lemon, zested and juiced
1 egg, beaten
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1 rosemary sprig or 4 sage leaves, finely chopped
125g mozzarella ball, cut into 12 pieces
4 tbsp olive oil
400g can passata or chopped tomatoes
1 large baguette
40g parmesan, grated

Steps:

  • Mix the beef mince with the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, egg, half of the garlic, the fennel seeds, herbs, plenty of freshly ground black pepper and ½ tsp salt in a bowl. Knead well to combine, then roll into 12 evenly-sized balls (weighing around 60g each). Press your thumb deep into each ball to make a pocket, then fill each one with a piece of mozzarella and seal inside by rolling the meatball into shape again.
  • Fry the meatballs over a medium-high heat in half the olive oil for 5-10 mins, turning regularly until well-browned with a good crust. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the remaining garlic for 2 mins until fragrant. Tip in the passata or tomatoes, season well and cook for 10 mins until thickened.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and gently simmer for 3-5mins, basting the meatballs in the sauce. Remove from the heat, then leave to rest for 5 mins.
  • To serve, cut along the length of the baguette but not all the way through, then open it up and scoop in the meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle over the parmesan, press the baguette shut and cut into four pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 932 calories, Fat 50 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

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:

  • To ensure meatballs are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy crust, brown the meatballs in a pan before simmering them in sauce. This will create a delicious caramelized flavor.
  • For a tender and juicy meatball, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Adding bread crumbs to the meatball mixture will help absorb excess moisture and keep the meatballs moist.
  • Season the meatballs with your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.
  • Serve the meatballs on a toasted sub roll with your favorite toppings, such as melted cheese, marinara sauce, and sautéed peppers and onions.

Conclusion:

The Meatball Party Sub is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that's perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create tender, juicy meatballs that are smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce. Serve the meatballs on a toasted sub roll with your favorite toppings, and you'll have a meal that's sure to please everyone at your party.

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