Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs Recipe

Name: Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes; 32 ounces prepared chunky marinara sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste; 1 egg; ¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 -4 sub sandwich buns; cooking spray; ¼ teaspoon garlic salt; 12-¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
32 ounces prepared chunky marinara sauce
1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste
1 egg
¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 -4 sub sandwich buns
cooking spray
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
12-¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Soak minced onion in 1 tbsp water for 5 minutes.
2
Put sauce and paste in the crockpot, whisk to blend.
3
In a large bowl, put turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder and olive oil.
4
Mix until just combined--be careful not to knead or squeeze the combination too much.
5
The mixture will be soft and sticky--that's okay.
6
Form into patties, (not balls) 1 inch thick by 3 inches long.
7
Drop into sauce in crockpot.
8
If needed, put more sauce in to cover the meatballs.
9
Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until meat is done (my crockpot's low setting will cook the meat in 4 hours, so check on them after 4).
10
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11
Preheat oven to 425.
12
Place 3-4 rolls, split, onto a cookie sheet.
13
Spray the split rolls with cooking spray (this will keep the rolls from getting soggy later).
14
Sprinkle with garlic salt.
15
Bake until crusty--about 3-5 minutes--keep an eye on them.
16
Remove from oven.
17
Switch oven to Broil.
18
Meanwhile, place 2-3 meatballs on each roll, then top liberally with sauce.
19
Sprinkle with mozzarella, covering the sauce.
20
Broil for 2 minutes, or until cheese melts and starts to brown.
21
Serve immediately.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, 32 ounces prepared chunky marinara sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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