Best 10 Saucy Meatball Sandwich Recipes

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Meatball sandwiches are a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of meatballs and sauce with the soft texture of bread. With numerous variations and recipes available, finding the best recipe for a saucy meatball sandwich can be a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the process of identifying the key elements of a great meatball sandwich, including the selection of high-quality ingredients, the preparation of flavorful meatballs, and the creation of a rich and zesty sauce. By considering these essential factors, you'll be able to make an informed decision and choose the recipe that best suits your palate and preferences, resulting in a mouthwatering and satisfying saucy meatball sandwich experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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 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.

MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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I grow onions, garlic and herbs, so that's what I use in these saucy sandwiches. Make patties or form the ground beef into meatballs instead. -Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: sliced tomato, chopped red onion and shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4x2-in. oblong patties., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on pitas with tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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

HEARTY MEATBALL SUB SANDWICHES



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Making these saucy meatballs in advance and reheating them saves me precious time when expecting company. These sandwiches are great casual fare for any get-together. -Deena Hubler, Jasper, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
Optional: sliced onion, sliced green pepper
12 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in a single layer in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish., Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Turn meatballs; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until no longer pink. Drain. Add spaghetti sauce. , Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional cheese and sliced onion and green peppers. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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!

SAUCY MEATBALL SANDWICH



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Give those meatballs a good (and tasty) home with this Saucy Meatball Sandwich recipe! House meatballs in sliced Italian rolls with mushrooms and spaghetti sauce for this super Saucy Meatball Sandwich recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Prepare and cook Mastering the Meatball recipe. Cool, cover and refrigerate (or freeze) 24 of the meatballs for another use. Cover remaining 24 meatballs to keep warm.
  • Cook and stir vegetables in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat until tender. Add meatballs and pasta sauce; mix lightly. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon 4 of the meatballs into each roll. Top sandwiches evenly with the vegetable mixture and cheese. Place on rack of broiler pan. Broil until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

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

SPICY MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Spicy Meatball Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 teaspoons finely minced onions
1 egg
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 hoagie rolls

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in bowl.
  • Form into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Heat tomatoes in skillet.
  • Add spices.
  • Cook till boiling.
  • Add meatballs and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Serve on hoagy rolls.

SMASHED MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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The secret to this sandwich is the blend of spicy Italian sausage and ground beef in the meatballs. They are simmered in jarred sauce before they are layered with mozzarella, basil, and more sauce. This is a hearty way to head to any picnic.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces ground beef
12 ounces hot Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup panko
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
Four 8-inch hoagie rolls
4 slices mozzarella
1 cup fresh basil leaves (large leaves work best for this)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, sausage, and panko. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and salt and add to the meat. Use clean hands or a fork to mix the ingredients until evenly combined, being careful not to over-mix. Form the mixture into 8 meatballs.
  • Add the marinara sauce to a straight-sided skillet and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. When the sauce is simmering, gently nestle in the meatballs. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through.
  • Slice each hoagie roll through the center, but do not slice all the way through. This will help keep everything in the sandwich. Working one at a time, tear a slice of cheese in half and place the halves on the base of the roll. Place a few basil leaves on the top half of the roll. Transfer 2 meatballs on top of the cheese and use a fork to smash the meatballs, exposing the meat in the center and spreading it to cover the base of the roll. Spoon a few tablespoons of extra sauce onto the meat. Close the sandwich and transfer it to a square of parchment paper. Tightly wrap the sandwich with parchment paper. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the meatballs. This will give them a more complex flavor.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in sauce. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sandwiches.
  • Toast the bread before assembling the sandwiches. This will help to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
  • Top the sandwiches with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onions.

Conclusion:

These saucy meatball sandwiches are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these saucy meatball sandwiches a try!

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