Homemade Meatball Sub

5 from 2 votes

This homemade meatball sub is the best sandwich of any kind you'll ever make. Homemade meatballs in sauce and melty cheese are nestled in soft sub buns for a hot, hearty, handheld Italian feast.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 15

Total Time4 25

Course: Big Game Appetizers, Comfort Food, Comfort Foods, Lunch, Main Meals

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Crockpot Meatballs, homemade meatball sub, meatball sub, Meatballs

Servings:

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs ground beef
⅓ cup onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs
1 egg
⅛ cup milk
1 ½ tsp parsley
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
32 oz spaghetti sauce
6 French rolls
12 slices Provolone cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together.
Roll into small meatballs, about one inch diameter, and place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and place meatballs into smaller size crock pot.
Pour spaghetti sauce into crock pot, gently stir and turn on high for 4 hours.
Spoon meatballs and sauce onto bread, top with Provolone cheese, toast in oven for a few minutes at 350° then enjoy!

Notes

Tips

Mix the meatball ingredients until combined, but don't overwork the meat. Overmixing leads to tough, dry meatballs.
If you prefer drier bread, toast it in a pan before adding the meatballs and sauce to limit how much sauce the bread absorbs.
I recommend a smaller slow cooker to allow the meatballs to "swim" in the sauce.

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