Description
These Mini Meatball Subs are perfect for parties or a quick weeknight meal. Tender meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese, and served in mini sub rolls – a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper,
Other:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, 12 mini sub rolls or slider buns, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the bottom halves of the mini rolls on a baking sheet. Spoon 2–3 meatballs with sauce into each roll, then top with shredded mozzarella.
- Add the roll tops and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are slightly toasted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- These also work great as appetizers using toothpicks instead of buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sub
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
