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Meatball Submarine Sandwich Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 50 min total

A classic Italian-American sub filled with juicy homemade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, all tucked into a crusty roll.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 4 submarine rolls (about 8 inches each)
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
2. Form mixture into 16 meatballs (about 1.5 inches each).
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, add marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, until cooked through.
5. Slice submarine rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Place on a baking sheet. Spoon a little sauce on the bottom of each roll.
6. Place 4 meatballs in each roll. Top with mozzarella slices (2 per sandwich).
7. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and rolls are toasted. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach 160°F internally.
• Leftover meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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