Ultimate Meatball Sub
Meatball subs packed with flavor—tender meatballs simmered in marinara, blanketed in melted cheese, and ready for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
- 1 cup shredded Provolone cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Steps
- Make the meatballs. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just blended—don’t overwork it. Shape into 12 equal meatballs by hand or with an ice cream scoop.
- Bake the meatballs. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
- Heat the marinara sauce. While they bake, warm the marinara in a large skillet over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, nestle them into the sauce and simmer 5–10 minutes so the flavors come together.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Turn on the broiler. Split the hoagie rolls and set them on a baking sheet. Spoon three meatballs plus sauce into each roll, then cover with shredded Fontina and Provolone.
- Broil the sandwiches. Broil 2–3 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles. Watch closely so they don’t burn.
- Serve. Scatter fresh basil over the top and serve hot. Enjoy!