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Italian Meatball Sub
Italian

Italian Meatball Sub

Meatballs simmered in tomato, packed into a roll and blistered under melted mozzarella. Messy on purpose.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
  • comfort
  • kid-friendly

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • ground beef20 oz
  • sub roll4 piece
  • canned diced tomatoes1¼ can
  • mozzarella cheese4 oz
  • yellow onion1 piece
  • panko breadcrumbs8 tbsp
  • egg2 piece
  • garlic8 clove
  • fresh basil8 sprig
  • dried oregano2 tsp
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp

You'll need

oven · skillet · bowl

Method

  1. Mix beef with panko, egg, half the garlic, oregano and salt.

    6 min · prep

  2. Roll walnut-sized meatballs and brown them all over in oil, 6 minutes.

    9 min · fry

  3. Lift meatballs out. Soften onion and remaining garlic in the pan, 4 minutes.

    5 min · saute

  4. Add tomatoes, return meatballs, simmer 12 minutes until the sauce clings.

    13 min · simmer

  5. Split rolls, fill with meatballs and sauce, cover with mozzarella.

    4 min · prep

  6. Grill under high heat 4 minutes until the cheese blisters. Basil over.

    5 min · bake

Serving suggestion

Toast the inside of the roll first so it survives the sauce.

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