Meatball Sub Sandwich or Mini Meatloaves

Treat your taste buds to the ultimate comfort food with this versatile recipe for Meatball Sub Sandwiches or Mini Meatloaves. Perfectly seasoned ground beef and pork are combined with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, and Italian herbs to create tender, flavorful meatballs or adorable mini meatloaves. Pan-seared for a golden crust and finished in marinara sauce, this hearty meal can be served two irresistible ways. Assemble as classic meatball subs tucked into soft hoagie rolls and topped with gooey mozzarella, or serve individually as mini meatloaves crowned with melty cheese. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or a cozy weekend treat. Satisfy cravings with this easy, delicious dish that delivers big flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large eggs
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
• 4 slices sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the mixture tender.

Step 4

For meatball subs: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. For mini meatloaves: Shape into small rectangular loaves, about 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs or mini meatloaves and sear on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Work in batches if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. If using a skillet that’s not oven-safe, transfer the meatballs or mini meatloaves to a greased baking dish.

Step 7

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs or mini meatloaves are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).

Step 8

In the meantime, warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 9

Once the meatballs or mini meatloaves are done, remove them from the oven and pour the warmed marinara sauce over them in the skillet or baking dish.

Step 10

For meatball subs: Place 4-5 meatballs into each hoagie roll. Spoon additional marinara sauce over the meatballs, then top with a slice of mozzarella or provolone cheese. Toast the assembled subs in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

For mini meatloaves: Serve the mini meatloaves individually, spooning marinara sauce and cheese over the tops. Optionally, broil them for 2-3 minutes to melt and brown the cheese slightly.

Step 12

Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1845.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3936.9

Total Fat 226.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 808.7mg	0%
Sodium 7202.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.4g
Protein 222.4g	0%

Vitamin D 94.9IU	0%
Calcium 1425.2mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 1745.0mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 25.3%