Best 9 Favorite Meatball Sandwiches Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that will please everyone at the table? Look no further than the classic meatball sandwich! With its juicy meatballs, flavorful sauce, and soft, fluffy bread, this sandwich is sure to be a hit. Whether you're making them for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party, these meatball sandwiches are always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've put together this guide to help you find the best recipe for your favorite meatball sandwiches.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Homemade meatball sandwiches....from the meatballs to the sauce! The meatballs are baked, not fried, and the sauce and meatballs cook cook for almost 2 hours to create a delicious aroma and taste! Mama-mia!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Meatballs

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup soft french breadcrumbs (see instructions about where to get these!)
1/2 cup milk
1 lb mild pork sausage
1 lb ground beef, lean
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried whole
1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried whole
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 ounce) cans Italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup Burgundy wine
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons basil, dried whole
1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried whole
48 inches french bread rolls (Should read 8 6-inch French bread rolls, not 48 inches!)
8 slices mozzarella cheese or 8 slices provolone cheese
softened butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Slice the french rolls in half. On one side of each roll, scrape out a hollow trough for the meatballs to nestle inches With the bread you scrape out, save 1 cup of the breadcrumbs for the meatballs. Place the buns back in a plastic bag and set aside.
  • For the meatballs:.
  • Take the 1 cup of breadcrumbs from the rolls and combine it with the milk in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and the next 8 ingredients; mix well.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place the meatballs in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
  • For the Sauce:.
  • Saute the green peppers, chopped onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic in oil in a large saucepan until the vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, water, sugar, 1 1/2 tsp basil, and 1/4 tsp oregano; stir well.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the reserved meatballs; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • To assemble the sandwiches:.
  • Take the French rolls out of the bag and brush lightly with the softened butter. Place cheese on the flat side of the bread (not the one you hollowed out for the meatballs). I cut my cheese slices in half so that they fit nicely on the bread and cover all the bread.
  • Broil 6 inches from the heat until lightly toasted and the cheese is melted and gooey -- watch carefully so the cheese doesn't burn.
  • Spoon meatball mixture onto the hollowed out side of the buns, and top with the cheese covered side of the bun. Enjoy!

HEARTY MEATBALL SANDWICH



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A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich promises to hold together without being messy.

Provided by q

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup marinara sauce
3 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Form the mixture into a log, and place it into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place a few slices onto each hoagie roll, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over.
  • Wrap each sandwich with aluminum foil, and return to the oven for 15 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before eating. Each sandwich serves 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1068.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

THE PERFECT MEATBALL SANDWICH



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This is The Perfect Meatball Sandwich, made on toasted, buttery garlic bread, with an easy homemade marinara sauce and my favorite beef and sausage meatballs.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 cloves garlic (peeled and slivered or minced)
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 ½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 large fresh basil sprig (or ¼ teaspoon dried basil)
4 French rolls
Butter
Garlic powder
12 to 16 large meatballs (fully cooked and warmed)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil (optional for topping)

Steps:

  • With an immersion blender, food processor, or blender, process tomatoes until mostly pureed--the texture of chunky salsa. You can also turn the tomatoes out into a bowl and crush them with your hands (don't discard the juices).
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook just until it starts to turn lightly golden--watch carefully so it doesn't burn! Add the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet along with water, salt, sugar, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sprig of basil. Cover with splatter screen and bring to a good simmer, turning up the heat if necessary. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until sauce is thickened. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Remove basil sprig.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Butter both sides of your French rolls and sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • Add a couple tablespoons of sauce to both sides of each French roll and top with 3 to 4 meatballs and 1/4 cup of mozzarella. Bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Add fresh basil if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

MEATBALL SUBS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 52m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (3 handfuls), Italian bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce,
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
Coarse salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (2 turns around the pan)
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 14-ounce can chunky style crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 semolina crusty sub rolls, with or without sesame seeds
One 10-ounce bag (2 1/2 cups) shredded Provolone or Italian 4-cheese blend
Shredded basil (sweet) or shredded arugula (spicy) leaves, for garnish
Oven Fries, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
4 medium white skinned potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, to coat
Grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place ground sirloin in a large mixing bowl and punch a well into the center of meat. Fill well with the egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, parsley, cheese, and a little salt and pepper. Mix up meatball ingredients until well combined, yet not over-mixed. Divide mix into 4 equal parts, roll each part into 4 balls and space equally onto a nonstick baking sheet. Place meatballs in oven and roast about 12 minutes. Break a meatball open and make sure meat is cooked through before removing from the oven.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. When garlic starts sizzling, add herbs and crushed pepper. Allow oil to infuse for half a minute, then stir in the tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a bubble, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are removed from oven.
  • Combine meatballs and sauce and pile into sub rolls, 4 meatballs per sub. Top with shredded cheese and place under subs under broiler to melt cheese. Top with shredded basil or arugula and serve with a pile of Oven Fries.
  • Drizzle potatoes with a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil. Toss potatoes with seasoning blend or coarse salt and pepper. Place potatoes on a nonstick baking sheet and roast 20 minutes or until just tender. Give the baking sheet a good shake after 10 minutes to avoid sticking.

MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 egg
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Parsley Biscuits, recipe follows
Spaghetti Sauce, recipe follows
Provolone cheese, thinly sliced
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives
1 cup whole milk, chilled
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Two 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
20 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, veal, egg, onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Scoop the mixture into mini muffin tins. Bake until browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on split biscuits with sauce and cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Add butter and combine with fingertips until a coarse meal forms. Mix in parsley. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until moist clumps form. Add extra milk if mixture is dry. Put dough on a floured work surface, folding 8 to 10 times until it becomes firm. Let rest for 10 minutes under a damp towel. Roll out on lightly floured work surface. Using a 2-inch-diameter biscuit ring, cut out biscuits and put on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until biscuits are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
  • In a medium pan over high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and allow to simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 25 minutes. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

FAVORITE MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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With all the cattle ranchers in our state, these sandwiches are a great way to use ground beef. I've done a lot of traveling and tried a lot of recipes, but I think this is one of the best I've ever tasted. It makes a hearty meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

SAUCE:
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 cups stewed tomatoes
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
MEATBALLS:
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 tablespoons olive oil
Rolls
Sliced mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender; drain. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. cover and simmer., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the first 8 meatball ingredients; crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in. balls. Brown in oil; drain. Add to the sauce; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Serve on rolls. Top with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TASTY MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches are so yummy no one will guess frozen meatballs are your secret ingredient! They also make easy appetizers if unexpected guests stop by.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 batch of 30 meatballs (frozen or thawed)
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
6 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the next five ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MEATBALL SANDWICH



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Meatballs in tomato sauce with melted cheese on a lightly toasted baguette.

Provided by BIGGUY728

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
¾ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 French baguette
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, gently mix by hand the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Shape into 12 meatballs, and place in a baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, and remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs. Brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder and salt. Slip the baguette into the oven during the last 5 minutes of the meatball's time, or until lightly toasted.
  • While the bread toasts, warm the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the sauce. Spoon onto the baguette and top with slices of provolone cheese. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Cool slightly, cut into servings, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.9 calories, Carbohydrate 78.2 g, Cholesterol 141.2 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1473.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

DIVINE MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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The spread on these meatball sandwiches is what really sets them apart from others. You can experiment and customize by using your favorite meatballs, sauces and fresh bread. Good for a party finger food, or for lunch or dinner. I promise no meatball sandwich will be the same again! Cook time includes entire process.

Provided by Jamie Renee

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 2 footlong sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1 lb) packages frozen meatballs, Italian style
2 loaves bakery Italian bread
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 dash garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce.
  • Heat over medium until meatballs are heated throughout.
  • Meanwhile, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder and set aside.
  • Slice Italian style bread loaves horizontally with serrated bread knife.
  • Cut loaves into three- or four-inch sections to make small sandwiches.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture on insides of each sandwiche's tops and bottoms.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • When meatballs are heated, spoon onto sandwiches and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Put sandwich tops on and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake about 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1726.6, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 217.7, Sodium 3700.8, Carbohydrate 187.1, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 26.3, Protein 61.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Season the meatballs well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatballs flavor. Some good options include garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, and basil.
  • Don't overmix the meatballs. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking them. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce. The marinara sauce is a key component of a meatball sandwich. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and not too sweet.
  • Toast the bread before assembling the sandwich. This will help to keep the sandwich from getting soggy.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for meatball sandwiches include cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Conclusion:

Meatball sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. With a few simple tips, you can make the best meatball sandwich you've ever had. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give meatball sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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