Best 9 Meatball Sub Sandwich Or Mini Meatloaves Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Meatball Sub Sandwich and Mini Meatloaves recipes. These dishes promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. Dive into the classic Meatball Sub Sandwich featuring tender and juicy meatballs nestled in a soft and fluffy submarine roll, topped with a rich and savory marinara sauce. For a delightful twist, try our Mini Meatloaves, individual-sized meatloaves baked to perfection and smothered in a tangy glaze. Both recipes offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for casual gatherings, family dinners, or even as a quick and satisfying meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Meatball Sub Sandwich and Mini Meatloaves recipes, and create dishes that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 mini subs

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 frozen dinner rolls, thawed and risen
6 slices provolone, halved
3/4 cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving
12 frozen Italian meatballs, thawed
1/2 cup sliced deli peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line the bottom of a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Flatten each roll into a 6-inch round. Onto each flattened roll, add a half slice of provolone, 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, a meatball and, finally, a slice of the deli peppers.
  • Fold opposite sides of each roll up and over the meatball, pinching them together. Continue folding and pinching the sides together until the meatball and filling are completely encased in the dough. Place seam-side down onto the prepared sheet pan.
  • Mix together the olive oil, Parmesan and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush the top of each roll with the mixture. Bake until golden and crisp, 16 to 18 minutes. Serve with warm marinara on the side.

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

MINI MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef
1/2 cup panko or other breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 large jar marinara sauce
12 dinner rolls or slider rolls
2 cups grated mozzarella

Steps:

  • Mix the meat with the breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, salt and pepper, and knead the mixture together with you hands. Roll into heaping tablespoon-sized rolls.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the meatballs between the onions and brown for 1 minute. (You might have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.)
  • Pour in the jar of marinara and shake the skillet gently to mix. Put on a lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, cut each dinner roll in half. Place a handful of grated mozzarella on the top and bottom of each roll. Spoon a meatball with the sauce onto the bottom bun; top with the top bun. Serve immediately!

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.

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH (OR MINI MEATLOAVES)



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OK, our family loves this sub sandwich BUT, you can also make this into mini meatloaves. Very tasty!

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

submarine sandwich bun
1 1/4 cups bread, from buns (see recipe)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil, divided
2 medium green peppers, diced or julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon flour
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off top of each roll.
  • Scoop out bread from inside.
  • Crumble 1 1/4 cup of bread and place in large bowl.
  • Cover rolls and set aside.
  • Add beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper to bread.
  • Shape into meatballs @ 1 1/2" each.
  • Cook meatballs in 1 tbsp oil for 20-25 minutes or no longer pink.
  • Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Set aside.
  • Add remaining oil.
  • Saute peppers and onions until tender.
  • Remove.
  • Stir flour in skillet.
  • Add chili sauce and water.
  • Boil.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Stir in brown sugar and mustard.
  • Add meatballs, peppers and onions.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Warm bread and spoon meatballs into them and replace top.

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.

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

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a fantastic flavor!

Provided by NanaPuddin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, breadcrumbs and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into six to eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs to get a moist and flavorful result.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatball mixture. This will help the meatballs stay moist and tender.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking them in the oven. This will help develop their flavor and prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce for the sub sandwiches. You can either make your own or buy a store-bought brand that you like.
  • Toast the sub rolls before assembling the sandwiches. This will help them hold up better and make them more flavorful.
  • Load up the sub sandwiches with cheese, vegetables, and your favorite toppings. The more, the merrier!

Conclusion:

Meatball sub sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that are perfect for a party or a casual dinner. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make the best meatball sub sandwiches that will have everyone asking for more.

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