Kittencal's Meatball Sandwich

Satisfy your craving for the ultimate comfort food with Kittencal’s Meatball Sandwich, a hearty, flavor-packed creation that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This irresistible recipe combines juicy homemade meatballs made from a blend of ground beef and pork, flavored with garlic, Parmesan, and oregano, simmered to perfection in rich marinara sauce. Nestled in lightly toasted hoagie rolls and crowned with gooey melted mozzarella, these sandwiches deliver a delightful balance of savory, cheesy, and saucy goodness. With a combination of stovetop and oven techniques to ensure perfect texture and flavor, these meatball sandwiches are quick enough for a weeknight meal yet impressive enough to wow guests. Serve them hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and watch them disappear from the table! Perfect keywords: meatball sandwich recipe, homemade meatball subs, cheesy sandwiches, easy comfort food recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 4 medium hoagie rolls
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches (do not overcrowd) and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. They do not need to be cooked through at this stage.

Step 4

Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Carefully return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

While the meatballs are simmering, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the hoagie rolls lengthwise but leave them hinged on one side.

Step 7

Toast the hoagie rolls lightly in the oven for 3-5 minutes until slightly crispy.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are done, spoon 3-4 meatballs with a generous amount of sauce into each hoagie roll. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Kittencal's Meatball Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2149.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4021.0

Total Fat 233.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 870.6mg	0%
Sodium 7770.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 235.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 2166.2mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 1655.3mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 23.9%