Description
Looking for the best easy dinner ideas? These meatball subs with marinara are quick, simple, and packed with cheesy, savory goodness! Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or party sliders. Juicy meatballs, rich sauce, and melty cheese in every bite. Save this easy recipe for your next cozy meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F if finishing in oven.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides.
- Add marinara sauce; simmer 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Split and toast hoagie rolls if desired.
- Place meatballs in rolls; spoon extra sauce; top with mozzarella.
- Bake 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use a mix of beef and pork for extra flavor.
- Extra Parmesan on top adds cheesy goodness.
- Great as party sliders when cut smaller.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American