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A toasted meatball submarine sandwich with melted provolone cheese and red marinara sauce.
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Classic Meatball Submarine Sandwich

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumb s
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 1 large eg g
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 hoagie roll s
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and allow to hydrate for 5 minutes.
  • Mix ground beef, ground pork, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper into the breadcrumb mixture until homogenous.
  • Shape the mixture into 12 uniform meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs for 18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Transfer meatballs to a saucepan containing marinara sauce and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Halve hoagie rolls, apply butter, and toast under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Assemble sandwiches by placing 3 meatballs in each roll, covering with extra sauce, and topping with 2 slices of provolone.
  • Broil assembled sandwiches for 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.