Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 26 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 mini hoagie rolls
- 12 slices Asiago cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prep a baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to work the ingredients together.
- Form Meatballs:
- Use an ice cream scoop to form the mixture into meatballs. This recipe yields about 28 to 30 meatballs.
- Sear the Meatballs:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs one at a time to the heated skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are seared on all sides.
- Bake the Meatballs:
- Place the seared meatballs on a parchment-covered baking pan and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the Rolls:
- Cut an oval on the top of each hoagie roll, leaving about 1/2 inch on the ends and sides.
- Use a knife to hollow out the top of each roll.
- Add Cheese and Bake:
- Place the rolls on the baking pan and lay 1 slice of Asiago cheese in the hollowed-out area of each roll.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
- Assemble the Subs:
- Add 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on top of the cheese in each roll.
- Place 3 meatballs on top of the sauce in each roll.
- Add more marinara sauce on top of the meatballs.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
- Final Bake:
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Crockpot Italian Meatball Subs!
These meatball subs are a flavorful and hearty treat that will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends!