Easy Meatball Subs
I have a great affinity for Italian food. In fact, besides Lebanese food, it's my go-to cuisine. One of the great staples of Italian food are meatballs. They're akin to the Lebanese Kafta, but with sauce and cheese. Ain't nothing wrong with that. When I'm sick spaghetti and meatballs, I just stick the meatballs in some good toasted bread with some sauce and cheese and I'm a happy girl. Meatball subs are such an easy meal that I love to make. They're great when you're in a pinch for something quick, because you can make them in under half an hour. They taste great and are so easy to make. Now, I'm no Italian, but I think these meatballs are pretty good. They're my meatballs, my way. This is how I make meatball subs.
How to make Easy Meatball Subs:
- First, I like to cut up the onions and garlic and place them in a bowl. You want minced garlic and small dice for the onions.
- Next, add in the breadcrumbs and cheese. I use Pecorino Romano, but you can use Parmesan. I also use Panko breadcrumbs, but you can use Italian instead. It's really whatever you prefer. At this point, I also add in the seasoning and red pepper.
- Next, I add in the herbs. Fresh parsley and basil here.
- Add in the whole egg and give it a mix.
- Add the beef. I use ground chuck. Mix it until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the meat and roll between the palms of your hands into a ball. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F and bake it for about 10-13 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from oven.
- I like to finish cooking the meatballs in whatever sauce I'm eating with them. In applications like Spaghetti or meatball subs, I always cook them in sauce. Not for long, just a minute or so.
- For meatball subs, I like using bolillo or sub bread. I chop up onions, green peppers and banana peppers. I use an Italian cheese blend, with some grated Pecorino on top.
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Easy Meatball Subs
Ingredients
- Onions
- Garlic
- Breadcrumbs
- Cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Basil
- Egg
- Beef ground chuck
Instructions
- First, I like to cut up the onions and garlic and place them in a bowl. You want minced garlic and small dice for the onions.
- Next, add in the breadcrumbs and cheese. I use Pecorino Romano, but you can use Parmesan. I also use Panko breadcrumbs, but you can use Italian instead. It's really whatever you prefer. At this point, I also add in the seasoning and red pepper.
- Next, I add in the herbs. Fresh parsley and basil here.
- Add in the whole egg and give it a mix.
- Add the beef. I use ground chuck. Mix it until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the meat and roll between the palms of your hands into a ball. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F and bake it for about 10-13 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from oven.
- I like to finish cooking the meatballs in whatever sauce I'm eating with them. In applications like Spaghetti or meatball subs, I always cook them in sauce. Not for long, just a minute or so.
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