Description

These Mini Meatball Subs are the perfect bite-sized comfort food! Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, tucked into soft mini rolls, and topped with melted cheese. They’re easy to make and great for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Subs:

12 mini sub rolls or slider buns
2 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking meatballs)
Extra chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch wide).
Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
Add Sauce: Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
Assemble Subs: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place open mini rolls on a baking sheet. Add 2–3 meatballs to each roll, spoon over extra sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

You can use store-bought frozen meatballs to save time—just heat them in the sauce.
Add a little chili flake or hot sauce to the marinara if you like some heat.
These are great for meal prep—just store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini sub
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 50mg