Meatball Sub Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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1 pound ground beef
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½ pound mild Italian sausage, ground or links with casing removed
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⅓ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tbsp)
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½ cup Italian style bread crumbs
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1 egg
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¾ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
→ Sandwich Assembly
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3 cups marinara sauce, store bought or homemade
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6 hoagie rolls
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Place the beef, sausage, parsley, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, salt & pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to combine the meatball ingredients until fully combined, be careful to not overwork the mixture. Once all ingredients are combined, roll into 24 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
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Add marinara and meatballs to a large saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 10 minutes.
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While the meatballs are cooking, brush the inside of hoagie rolls with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
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Preheat broiler. In a 9X13 baking dish arrange hoagie rolls and add 4 meatballs to each roll. Top each meatball sub with mozzarella.
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Set baking dish under the broiler and allow to cook until cheese is just melted.
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Top with extra parsley and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Meatballs can be frozen raw or frozen pre-cooked. Spread raw or cooked meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in freezer for an hour. Transfer frozen meatballs to a freezer bag. Remove air before sealing and store flat in freezer for up to 3 months.