Meatball Sub
Tender homemade meatballs simmered in marinara, piled into a crusty sub roll with melted mozzarella. Ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Roll mixture into 8 meatballs about 1.5 inches across.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add meatballs and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until bottoms brown.
Step 5
Roll meatballs to brown all sides, about 2 more minutes.
Step 6
Pour in marinara sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 7
Simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through.
Step 8
Split sub rolls open and place on a baking sheet. Heat under the broiler for 1 minute until lightly toasted.
Step 9
Divide meatballs and sauce between the two rolls.
Step 10
Top each sub with mozzarella. Return to broiler for 2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
Step 11
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- broiler
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