Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs

Sink your teeth into Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs, the ultimate comfort food that combines hearty homemade flavors with a touch of indulgence. These subs feature tender, juicy meatballs crafted from a flavorful blend of ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, herbs, and spices, simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Toasted garlic butter sub rolls provide the perfect crunch, while a blanket of melted mozzarella adds gooey goodness to every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and a savory payoff that will satisfy the whole family, these generously filled subs are perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day feasts, or any day you’re craving a crowd-pleasing classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 4 Sub rolls
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are just combined. Avoid overmixing as it can make the meatballs dense.

Step 2

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with roughly 16 meatballs.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the meatballs for about 2-3 minutes per side, turning to brown them evenly. They do not need to be cooked through at this stage.

Step 4

Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.

Step 5

Gently place the browned meatballs into the marinara sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

While the meatballs are simmering, prepare the sub rolls. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Split the sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix it with the garlic powder.

Step 7

Brush the inside of each sub roll with the garlic butter mixture. Place the rolls on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, assemble the subs. Place 4 meatballs into each toasted sub roll, spooning extra marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.

Step 9

Place the assembled subs back into the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Serve the subs hot, optionally garnished with more parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2098.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4107.4

Total Fat 243.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 891.3mg	0%
Sodium 7516.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 224.7g	0%

Vitamin D 72.0IU	0%
Calcium 1408.1mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 1614.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 24.9%