Chili Meatball Subs Recipe

Name: Chili Meatball Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 1 small carrot, grated; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch each salt and pepper; 1 (540 ml) can stewed tomatoes or 1 (540 ml) canchunky tomatoes; ⅓ cup smokey barbecue sauce (such as chipotle); 4 hot dog buns (whole-grain or whole-wheat, about 6-inches long) or 1 small submarine bun (whole-grain or whole-wheat, about 6-inches long); ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl, combine beef, onion, carrot, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
2
Divide evenly into 12 portions; roll into meatballs.
3
Flatten balls slightly.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
5
In a bowl, combine tomatoes and barbecue sauce, crushing tomatoes slightly with a fork for smoother sauce; add to meatballs.
6
Bring to a boil, stirring gently; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often and turning meatballs until thermometer inserted into several meatballs register 160F, 6-8 minutes.
7
Remove meatballs to plate.
8
Bring sauce to a boil to reduce and thicken, about 2 minutes.
9
Split and toast buns.
10
Place meatballs on each bun.
11
Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with cheese.

372

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Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 small onion, diced, 1 small carrot, grated, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chili Meatball Subs falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Chili Meatball Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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