How to Make the Perfect Meatball Sub at Home

Meatball subs topped with melted cheese, red sauce, and fresh parsley on a wooden board with red checkered napkin

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How to Make the Perfect Meatball Sub at Home

Tender, homemade meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then stuffed into a toasted bun, topped with cheese, are a sandwich lover's dream! Meatball Parmesan Subs are a great way to feed a hungry crowd on game day and are always a favorite at suppertime.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 5778kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
2 eggs - beaten
¼ cup chopped parsley
½ cup sour cream
salt and pepper

Sauce

2 28 oz. cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion - diced
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Subs

8 split top rolls - I used hot dog rolls
1 tablespoon butter - softened
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Mozzarella cheese - grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Instructions

Meatballs

Place ground beef, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, sour cream and salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently with your hands being careful not to over work.
Using an ice cream scoop, roll mixture into 1 ¼ inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown.

Sauce

Heat olive oil in large stock pot. Add onion and cook on medium low heat until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for approximately 2 minutes being careful not to burn. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. This can be done while meatballs are cooking in oven. When meatballs are done, add to the sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.

Subs

Spread butter inside each of the split top rolls. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Press rolls open and place on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until slightly brown. Remove from oven.
Carefully stuff each roll with two meatballs and ladle on extra sauce. Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese. Set oven to broil and place baking sheet in oven. Watching so that the bread does not burn, broil the subs until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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