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October 07, 2024

Easy Meatball Sub Sandwiches Recipe

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering meatball subs of your life. These babies are packed with flavor, and we’re about to dive into the secret recipe that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance.

Imagine a perfectly toasted sub roll, slathered in a rich, meaty sauce and loaded with juicy meatballs. It’s a match made in heaven, folks. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make.

First, let’s talk about the sauce. It’s the glue that holds this whole operation together. We’re talking about a thick, homemade marinara sauce that’s been simmered to perfection. It’s got a depth of flavor that’ll make your taste buds sing.

To make the sauce, start by sautéing some onions and garlic in a bit of oil. Then, add in a can of crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir everything together and let it simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. You can also make this in a slow cooker, which is perfect for busy days.

While the sauce is simmering, it’s time to think about the meatballs. You can use store-bought or homemade, whichever you prefer. If you’re feeling fancy, try making your own meatballs with ground beef, ground pork, oats, and Italian spices.

Once the sauce is ready, add in your meatballs and let them simmer for at least 30 minutes. You can also add them to the slow cooker with the sauce.

Now it’s time to assemble the subs. Start by toasting some sub rolls in the oven. You want them to be nice and crispy on the outside, but still soft on the inside.

Next, spoon some of that delicious sauce onto the rolls, followed by a few meatballs. Then, sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Finally, place the subs under the broiler for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

And that’s it! You’ve got yourself a mouthwatering meatball sub that’s sure to become a family favorite.

These subs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, or for serving a crowd. You can also customize them with your favorite toppings, such as sautéed onions or bell peppers.

So go ahead, give this recipe a try, and get ready to indulge in the most epic meatball subs of your life.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons oil
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  5. 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  6. 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  7. 1 pound ground beef
  8. 1 pound ground pork
  9. 1 cup oats
  10. 1 tablespoon Italian spices
  11. 6 sub rolls
  12. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. 1. Sauté some onions and garlic in a bit of oil.
  2. 2. Add in a can of crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir everything together.
  3. 3. Let the sauce simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4. If using homemade meatballs, mix ground beef, ground pork, oats, and Italian spices to form meatballs.
  5. 5. Once the sauce is ready, add in your meatballs and let them simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6. Toast sub rolls in the oven until crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
  7. 7. Spoon some sauce onto the rolls, followed by a few meatballs.
  8. 8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. 9. Place the subs under the broiler for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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