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Irresistible Meatball Sub Recipe Easy Homemade Melted Mozzarella Delight

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A hearty and easy-to-make meatball sub featuring juicy, well-seasoned meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese on toasted sub rolls. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or plain)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Butter, softened (optional, for toasting the buns)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, milk, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into roughly 1.5-inch meatballs, about 18-20 meatballs.
  4. Arrange meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes until browned and cooked through, flipping halfway through.
  5. While meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Slice sub rolls lengthwise leaving a hinge. Lightly butter insides and toast under broiler or toaster oven for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Spoon warm marinara sauce onto bottom half of each roll. Nestle 4-5 meatballs on top, then pile shredded mozzarella over meatballs.
  8. Place assembled subs on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until mozzarella is bubbly and just starting to brown.
  9. Remove from oven, close sandwich gently, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overmix meatball ingredients to avoid dense meatballs. Use a mix of beef and pork for juiciness. Toast sub rolls to prevent sogginess. Watch cheese carefully under broiler to avoid burning. Rest meatballs 5 minutes after baking for better texture. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs and rolls accordingly.

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Keywords: meatball sub, homemade meatballs, mozzarella, sandwich, easy dinner, comfort food, marinara sauce

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