Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Servings: 4 sandwiches
These meatball sub sandwiches are a super-easy, low-effort crowd-pleaser. Meatballs, marinara sauce, cheese, and hoagie rolls—that’s it! Perfect for a first-night dinner at camp or an easy hot lunch.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot minced
- ½ tsp salt
Sandwiches
- 2 cups marinara sauce (either ½ of a 25oz jar, or a full 14 oz jar will work)
- 4 hoagie rolls sub rolls or even hot dog buns also work
- 4 slices provalone cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Meatball Recipe (Make Ahead)
- Combine the ground beef, parmesan cheese, panko, egg, minced garlic, minced shallot, and salt together in a bowl.1 lb ground beef, ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 3 garlic cloves, 1 shallot, ½ tsp salt
- Roll into 1” balls and place on a lightly greased baking sheet
- Place in the oven on top rack. Broil on high for 7-10 minutes. Until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the exterior is browned.
- Remove from oven. Allow to cool. Transfer to a resealable container and place in the freezer.
At Camp
- Add the meatballs and sauce to a pot or skillet. Bring to a simmer and cover for 5 minutes. If the meatballs are large, consider breaking them in half with a spatula.2 cups marinara sauce
- Optional: Toast the hoagie rolls.4 hoagie rolls
- Place the sliced cheese in the buns and then place the meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle with grated parmesan.4 slices provalone cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Serve and enjoy!
