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Meatball Sub

Juicy baked meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce and melted provolone cheese inside toasted hoagie rolls.

45 minMediumServes 4780 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerOven and StovetopStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 provolone cheese slices
  • 4 hoagie rolls, split

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb ground pork, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 0.25 cup grated Parmesan until combined.

  2. 2

    Form the mixture into 12 meatballs and arrange them evenly on a lined baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Warm 2 cups marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat and simmer meatballs in sauce for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Place 3 meatballs with sauce into each of the 4 split hoagie rolls, top with 8 provolone cheese slices, and broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

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Questions

How long does Meatball Sub take?

As written, 45 minutes: 20 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F."

What internal temperature should Meatball Sub reach?

For Meatball Sub, the target internal temperature is 400 F (about 205 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Meatball Sub?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Meatball Sub uses 1 lb ground beef.

Can I make Meatball Sub dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (0.25 cup grated Parmesan, 8 provolone cheese slices) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Meatball Sub gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Meatball Sub is 0.5 cup breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

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