Description
These Mini Meatball Subs are a delicious and easy meal perfect for a quick dinner or game day snack. Tender meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce, then nestled into mini sub rolls, topped with melty mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection. Serve these sliders with a side salad or fries for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 8 mini sub rolls or slider buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Add marinara sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Subs: Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the mini sub rolls, place meatballs with sauce in each roll, top with mozzarella, and bake for 5–7 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute.
- Store-bought frozen meatballs can be used for convenience.
- Pair with a side salad or fries for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sub
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
