Description
These Weeknight Meatball Subs deliver tender, juicy meatballs in rich marinara sauce on toasted submarine rolls. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying family dinner fast.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chuck (80/20 fat ratio)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
4 sub rolls, split
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in large bowl, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Add beaten egg, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Gently fold in ground beef until just combined.
4. Shape into 12-16 meatballs, about 1.5 inches diameter.
5. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.
7. Add marinara sauce, reduce heat to medium-low.
8. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until meatballs reach 160°F.
9. Meanwhile, lightly toast sub rolls.
10. Fill rolls with meatballs and sauce, top with mozzarella.
11. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground chuck for best flavor and texture.
Don’t overmix meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Freeze cooked meatballs in sauce up to 3 months.
Can be made ahead – refrigerate meatballs and sauce separately.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: meatball sub, weeknight dinner, quick dinner, ground beef