Easy Quinoa Beef Meatball Subs Recipe

Name: Easy Quinoa Beef Meatball Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Quinoa, Cooked; 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 2 whole Eggs, Whisked; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 2 cups Marinara Sauce; 4 whole Sub Rolls; 3/4 cups Mozzarella, Shredded; Fresh Basil (garnish); Parmesan Cheese, Garnish

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beef, eggs, salt, and pepper.
3
Form into 9 one-inch meatballs.
4
Preheat a skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.
5
Place meatballs into the skillet and cook on the first side for about 4 minutes; flip, add the marinara, and continue to cook for additional 4 minutes.
6
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place sub rolls on top.
7
Take 3 meatballs and place them into a roll.
8
Top meatballs with mozzarella and bake in the oven for at least 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
9
Garnish with basil and Parmesan.
10
Recipe adapted from Food and Wine magazine.

551

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Carbs

Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Quinoa, Cooked, 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 2 whole Eggs, Whisked, Salt And Pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Easy Quinoa Beef 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.

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Easy Quinoa Beef Meatball Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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