Christine's Meatball Subs Recipe

Name: Christine's Meatball Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread, coarsely grated; 2 tablespoons water; 1 lb lean ground beef; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 1 egg white; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh onion, grated; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 13 ounces italian pasta sauce (1/2 of a large can); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon thyme; 6 -8 wheat frankfurter buns or 6 -8 submarine buns; Italian cheese

Servings: persons

2 slices whole wheat bread, coarsely grated
2 tablespoons water
1 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 egg white
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon fresh onion, grated
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
13 ounces italian pasta sauce (1/2 of a large can)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon thyme
6 -8 wheat frankfurter buns or 6 -8 submarine buns
Italian cheese

1
Meatballs: Combine bread crumbs and water to moisten.
2
Add beef, cheese, egg white, oregano, onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
3
Mix by hand until just completely combined, but do not overmix.
4
Shape into 26 meatballs and place in foil lined, greased baking dish.
5
Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes or until completely cooked through.
6
Sauce: While meatballs are cooking, combine sauce, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and thyme in saucepan.
7
Heat over medium-low heat.
8
As soon as meatballs are done cooking turn oven onto broil.
9
Pat off extra grease from outside of each meatball and place into saucepan with sauce.
10
Stir and cover each meatball completely with sauce.
11
Let simmer for 10 minutes.
12
Cut each bun in half, tear out inside of top of each bun and fill with 3-4 meatballs each plus sauce.
13
Top meatballs with cheese and bottom of bun.
14
Wrap each sandwich separately in foil and place directly on baking rack of oven.
15
Broil for 5 minutes.

714

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices whole wheat bread, coarsely grated, 2 tablespoons water, 1 lb lean ground beef, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Christine's 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!

Christine's Meatball Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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