Juicy Meatball Submarine Sandwiches
Tender meatballs in marinara sauce, nestled in garlicky hoagie rolls, topped with mozzarella, and broiled to perfection.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
Full Ingredient List
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1/3 cup Italian parsley
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
Meatballs
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1 pound |
ground beef |
80/20 blend |
|
| 1/2 pound |
mild Italian sausage |
ground or links with casing removed |
|
| 1/3 cup |
Italian parsley |
finely chopped |
|
| 4 cloves |
garlic |
finely chopped |
|
| 1/2 cup |
Italian style bread crumbs |
|
|
| 1 |
egg |
|
|
| 3/4 cup |
parmesan cheese |
freshly grated |
|
| 1 teaspoon |
salt |
|
|
| 1 teaspoon |
pepper |
freshly ground |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Place ground beef, Italian sausage, parsley, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. (Tips: Use a light hand to mix the ingredients to avoid overworking.)
-
Step 2:
Combine ingredients by hand until well mixed. Roll into 24 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. (Tips: Get family involved in rolling the meatballs.)
Cooking Meatballs
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 3 cups |
marinara sauce |
store bought or homemade |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Add the meatballs to a large saucepan with marinara sauce. Bring to a low simmer. (Tips: Cover to maintain moisture.)
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Step 2:
Simmer covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and cook for another 10 minutes. (Tips: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.)
Sandwich Assembly
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 6 |
hoagie rolls |
|
|
| 4 tablespoons |
olive oil |
|
|
| 2 teaspoons |
garlic powder |
|
|
| 8 ounces |
mozzarella cheese |
shredded |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Brush the inside of hoagie rolls with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. (Tips: This adds a delicious flavor when toasted.)
-
Step 2:
Preheat broiler. Arrange rolls in a 9x13 baking dish, add 4 meatballs to each, and top with mozzarella cheese. (Tips: Keep an eye on the broiler to prevent burning.)
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Step 3:
Broil until the cheese is just melted and bubbly. (Tips: Serve immediately for best results.)
Additional Information
Notes: Meatballs can be frozen either raw or pre-cooked for later use. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
