Easy Meatball Grinder
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Meatball Grinder recipe! Juicy, homemade meatballs are crafted from a blend of seasoned ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs, then simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce. Nestled inside garlic-butter-toasted sub rolls, these irresistible meatballs are topped with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese for a sandwich that’s hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. Serve these hot and cheesy grinders straight out of the oven, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. This should yield 12-16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour marinara sauce over the meatballs. Cover the skillet and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
While the meatballs are simmering, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix butter with minced garlic and parsley. Spread the mixture onto the inside of the sub rolls.
Place the sub rolls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Remove the rolls from the oven and fill each with 3-4 meatballs and a generous scoop of marinara sauce.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs, then return the sandwiches to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the meatball grinders hot, optionally garnished with additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.0 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.0 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 5893 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 163.8 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1315 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 1576 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
