Cheesy Italian Meatball Sub
Juicy homemade beef meatballs simmered in marinara, piled onto a toasted sub roll and crowned with melted mozzarella. Crispy on the outside, molten inside—TikTok gold.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground beef, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Roll mixture into 12–16 meatballs (1-inch diameter). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Step 3
Add meatballs and sear without stirring for 2 minutes until golden, then roll and cook 1 more minute.
Step 4
Pour marinara over meatballs, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce bubbles gently, ~8 minutes.
Step 5
Split rolls and toast face-down in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, ~2 minutes.
Step 6
Pile meatballs and sauce onto each roll, top with mozzarella and parmesan, then broil until cheese melts, ~2 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon or spatula
- toaster oven or oven broiler
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