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Meatball Sandwich Recipe

This Meatball Sandwich Recipe has juicy meatballs made from scratch and slow cooked in marinara sauce for a delicious, comforting meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatball sub, slow cooker meatball sandwich
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 8 top sliced hot dog buns
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan, and half of each seasoning. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, begin to mix the two ground meats.
  • Add the eggs and milk and mix.
  • Finally, add the crumb mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Divide the meat into 1” - 2” balls and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • While the meat is resting, mix the remaining spices into the crushed tomatoes and mix.
  • Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and set it on high. Cover with the tomato sauce. Cook the sauce and meatballs on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, place 3 meatballs on a bun and top with mozzarella. Top with fresh basil if you like.

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Notes

  • If you don't have rolls, try using top sliced hot dog buns, or even dinner rolls.
  • When I have time, I love making my Homemade French Baguette Recipe.
  • You can use jarred marinara instead of the crushed tomatoes.
  • Substitute the mozzarella for another cheese that melts well. My husband loves when I use provolone!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1254mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 5mg