Italian Meatball Sub Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Italian Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 submarine buns (about 6 inches); 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon diced onion; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned; 1/4 cup sliced onion; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup chili sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Servings: persons

2 submarine buns (about 6 inches)
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon diced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sliced onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

1
Cut a thin slice off the top of each bun; scoop out bread from inside. Cover buns and tops with plastic wrap; set aside. Crumble 1/3 cup of the removed bread and place in a bowl. Add the beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into eight meatballs, about 1-1/2 in. each.
2
In a nonstick skillet, cook meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and sliced onion in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir flour into skillet. Add chili sauce and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
3
Stir in brown sugar and mustard. Add meatballs, green pepper and onion; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, warm buns at 325u00b0 for 8-10 minutes. Spoon meatballs and sauce into buns; replace tops.

201

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 submarine buns (about 6 inches), 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), 2 tablespoons beaten egg, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatball Sub Sandwiches 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!

Italian Meatball Sub Sandwiches

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