Best 4 Mini Meatball Subs Recipes

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Mini Meatball Subs are a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that are perfect for parties or family gatherings. These bite-sized subs feature juicy meatballs, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, all served on soft and fluffy sub rolls. With the right combination of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create mini meatball subs that will be a hit with everyone who tastes them.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground chuck or ground beef
1/2 cup panko or other breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 large jar marinara sauce
12 dinner rolls or slider rolls
2 cups grated mozzarella

Steps:

  • Mix the meat with the breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, salt and pepper, and knead the mixture together with you hands. Roll into heaping tablespoon-sized rolls.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the meatballs between the onions and brown for 1 minute. (You might have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.)
  • Pour in the jar of marinara and shake the skillet gently to mix. Put on a lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, cut each dinner roll in half. Place a handful of grated mozzarella on the top and bottom of each roll. Spoon a meatball with the sauce onto the bottom bun; top with the top bun. Serve immediately!

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH (OR MINI MEATLOAVES)



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OK, our family loves this sub sandwich BUT, you can also make this into mini meatloaves. Very tasty!

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

submarine sandwich bun
1 1/4 cups bread, from buns (see recipe)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil, divided
2 medium green peppers, diced or julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon flour
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off top of each roll.
  • Scoop out bread from inside.
  • Crumble 1 1/4 cup of bread and place in large bowl.
  • Cover rolls and set aside.
  • Add beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper to bread.
  • Shape into meatballs @ 1 1/2" each.
  • Cook meatballs in 1 tbsp oil for 20-25 minutes or no longer pink.
  • Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Set aside.
  • Add remaining oil.
  • Saute peppers and onions until tender.
  • Remove.
  • Stir flour in skillet.
  • Add chili sauce and water.
  • Boil.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Stir in brown sugar and mustard.
  • Add meatballs, peppers and onions.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Warm bread and spoon meatballs into them and replace top.

5 INGREDIENT MEATBALL SUBS RECIPE



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These 5 Ingredient Meatball Subs are full of cheesy goodness and so easy to make! They taste better than any sub shop!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 frozen meatballs
24 ounces pasta sauce
4 slices Provolone cheese (cut in half)
4 submarine rolls
fresh basil or lettuce (for garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • Heat meatballs according to package directions.
  • In a large sauce pan, heat spaghetti sauce over medium-heat until warm.
  • Add in cooked meatballs and let it simmer until heated through.
  • Place 6 meatballs, with sauce, on an open roll, top with cheese slices, then place on a baking sheet. Repeat 3 times.
  • Broil sandwiches for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread starts to turn golden.
  • Top with lettuce (optional). Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1397 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips for Making the Best Mini Meatball Subs:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your subs.
  • Make sure your meatballs are cooked all the way through. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce. This is another key ingredient that will contribute to the overall flavor of your subs.
  • Don't overload your subs. You want to be able to taste all of the flavors, so don't add too many toppings.
  • Serve your subs hot and fresh. This is the best way to enjoy them!

Conclusion:

Mini meatball subs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make the best mini meatball subs that everyone will love.

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