Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Easy Weeknight Meatball Subs, where juicy beef meatballs meet soft buns and rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these hearty sandwiches are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (95% lean)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for about 20 minutes or until browned.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinara sauce and let it simmer.
- Combine cooked meatballs with the marinara sauce.
- Assemble subs by placing three meatballs in each bun along with extra sauce and topping with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil assembled subs for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (230g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg