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Easy Meatball Sub

June 28, 2019 by Life is but a Dish 8 Comments

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three meatballs in a bun topped with melted cheese on a sheet pan

A quick and easy Meatball Sub made with tender meatballs, tangy tomato sauce and melted Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Medium White Cheddar Sliced Cheese.

Easy Meatball Subs

Why is it that meatball subs feel like they’re something I can only order from a restaurant? When the truth of the matter is, they’re really easy to make, super comforting and great for a weeknight family meal! This Easy Meatball Sub checks all the boxes and I know you’re gonna love ‘em!

Easy Meatball Subs

Think about it. When was the last time you really indulged in a hearty and delicious sub? Honestly, I can’t remember when I have, and watching these puppies get all melty under the broiler was all part of the fun.

Easy Meatball Subs

When it comes to a dish like this there are only a few ingredients, so it’s important that they are quality. By now you all know my love for Tillamook, and this recipe is a prime example of why. Slices of Tillamook Medium White Cheddar were so good. They melted so perfectly!  I couldn’t be happier with the final Easy Meatball Subs!

  • Easy Meatball Subs
  • Easy Meatball Subs

I don’t know about you, but I have cheese-melting anxiety. Yeah, it’s a thing. Like, what if the cheese doesn’t melt properly. What if it stays all clumpy and doesn’t give you that Instagram worthy cheese pull? I’ll tell ya, this cheese DID NOT DISAPPOINT.

  • Easy Meatball Subs
  • Easy Meatball Subs

One of the biggest factors when it comes to making a good easy meatball sub is of course the bread. You can go ahead and buy your favorite crusty loaf, OR you can use some simple hotdog buns, which OMG are surprisingly delicious in this! They get a little crispy from the broiler, and stay soft in the middle. Obsessed.

Easy Meatball Subs

I can’t wait for you guys to make these subs. The whole family is gonna love them!

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Easy Meatball Subs

Easy Meatball Subs

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A quick and easy Meatball Sub made with tender meatballs, tangy tomato sauce and melted Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Medium White Cheddar Sliced Cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 slices Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Medium White Cheddar Sliced Cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add the ground meat, spices, egg, breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley to a large bowl. Mix using a fork until well combined. Scoop meat and form in 1-tablespoon size meatballs.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium/high heat. Add the oil and the meatballs. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other.
  3. Turn off heat and add the marinara sauce to cover the meatballs. Bake for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
  4. Place three meatballs in each hotdog bun and line up on a sheet pan. Add a half slice of Tillamook Medium White Cheddar to each sub and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted. Serve immediately.

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  1. Nélia

    July 11, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe, I made this today and love it so easy and very good ❤️

    ★★★★★

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  2. Anna Tedeschi

    July 15, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    SO yummy and easy weeknight meal!! Added fresh herbs since I had them on hand. ?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Allyson Arp

    August 7, 2019 at 3:27 am

    So easy and delicious…the whole family loved it! Making it to take to a friend tonight!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Yalonda

    September 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    I made these meatballs today. They are really good and easy to make! My family enjoyed them!

    ★★★★★

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    • Life is but a Dish

      September 16, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      I’m so happy!

  5. Kara Layfield

    September 13, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    These look so good!! Making these tomorrow!! Thank you!!

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  6. Darra Brown

    October 5, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    My family LOVED these!!!! Super easy to make as well. I doubled the recipe for my husband and 3 kids so each could have 2. My oldest said it was one of the best meals I’ve ever made, so these will definitely be on a regular rotation from now on. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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  7. Faith

    December 9, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    We have made these multiple times and the whole family loves them. They come together so easily too. I love that I can use allergy friendly ingredients as well and still get to share a meal with my family.

    ★★★★★

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