Weeknight Meatball Sub (Print Version)

Tasty meatball sandwiches made with marinara, mozzarella, and your choice of meatballs – fresh or frozen.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef Meatballs

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 95% lean)
02 - 1/2 cup panko crumbs
03 - 1 big egg
04 - 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves
05 - 1 tbsp Italian herb mix
06 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Assemble the Sandwich

08 - 24 small meatballs (use frozen or make fresh)
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2 cups marinara
11 - 8 split hot dog sandwich buns
12 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

# Steps:

01 - Stir together all the meatball ingredients and make 24 small balls. Fry them in a pan with oil, turning often to brown evenly.
02 - Pour marinara over the meatballs, cover them up, and on medium-low heat, let it cook for 15 minutes. The meatballs should hit 160°F inside.
03 - Put sandwich buns on a pan. Move your oven rack to sit around 6 inches under your broiler.
04 - Put 3 meatballs in each bun, drizzle marinara, and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Broil for 2-3 minutes so the cheese fully melts.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Frozen meatballs totally work if you don’t want to make fresh ones.
02 - Keep an eye on the broiler so the buns don’t end up burnt.

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