Meatball Sub

15 min

6 servings

Is there anything better than biting into a saucy, cheesy meatball sub? Make yours from scratch in just 15 minutes! With the fragrant flavours of herbs and garlic and a full serving of protein, we guarantee this will be a crowd pleaser for the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Pizza Seasoning or Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs (675 g) lean ground beef
  • 2 cups pasta sauce or Marinara Sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 6 sub buns, split and toasted
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine seasoning and beef. Using your hands or a large spoon, mix until well blended. Form into 24 meatballs, about 2 tbsp mixture for each.
  2. Arrange in a single layer in Multipurpose Steamer. (They will touch—it’s a tight fit!) Cover and microwave on high for 5 min or until cooked. Carefully drain liquid from steamer.
  3. Add pasta sauce; stir to coat meatballs. Cover and microwave on high 1–2 min, or until sauce has warmed.
  4. Place four meatballs in each bun, top with sauce and cheese.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(1 sub): Calories 460, Fat 21 g (Saturated 8 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 7 g), Protein 23 g.

Tips

Got leftover Italian Meatballs kickin' around the fridge or freezer? These work great here and slash prep time!

Make your meatballs with 1 pkg Classic Meatloaf Seasoning instead!

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup veggies, your choice.