These meatballs are big and full of Italian flavor. Pile them on a toasted sub roll with mozzarella or provolone cheese for a hearty hot sandwich. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tyler Smith’s Homemade Meatball Sub
Published on Jun. 23, 2025
Watch How to Make Tyler Smith’s Homemade Meatball Sub
Ingredients
- marinara sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 3 to 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- meatballs:
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 pound ground sirloin
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 to 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup olive oil, for frying
- assembly:
- 4 submarine buns, split and toasted
- Shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onions until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add canned tomatoes, basil, salt and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until flavors have melded, 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the meatballs, in a large skillet, cook onions until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove to a large bowl; cool completely.
- Add all remaining meatball ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-inch balls.
- In the same skillet, heat oil to 325°. Fry meatballs until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on plates lined with paper towels.
- Add meatballs to sauce; cook on medium-low heat until internal temperature reaches 160°, 15-20 minutes.
- Put meatballs and sauce on toasted submarine buns. Top with cheese. If desired, place subs on baking sheets. Preheat broiler; cook until cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes.
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