Every time we go to a deli for lunch my kids beg for a meatball sub.  So, I thought, why not make them for dinner?!  It’s a super easy dinner that makes great leftovers as well!

Happy Cooking!

~ Gena

 

Ingredients:
Serves 8

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2  t. sea salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 4 slices bread
• 24 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce
• 8 hoagie rolls or hot dog buns
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Place bread in food processor and blend into breadcrumbs.  Add salt and pepper and blend to mix.
• Place ground beef, eggs, onion and breadcrumbs into a large bowl and mix well.  (Easiest way is to use your hands -get messy!)
• Form into desired size meatballs, about 1-2 T and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake for 10-15 min.  (Our meatballs were on the bigger size, so we cooked for 15 min.  Make sure to cut open and check the center for doneness.)
• Place cooked meatballs and marinara in a large saucepan and warm over med. heat.
• Assemble sandwiches on a cookie sheet by placing meatballs on hoagies, add a little extra marinara and sprinkle cheese over the top.  Place back in oven for a few minutes or until cheese is melted and bun is lightly toasted.  Enjoy!!