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Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs Recipe

Juicy, tender meatballs simmered in a flavorful crockpot sauce, then baked to perfection on crusty sub rolls! These incredible subs are easier than you think, and taste better than any deli – even my husband agrees! Get ready for a flavor explosion that the whole family will devour. Warning: these are BIG and messy – have napkins ready!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 764.9 kcal
Protein 92g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs

  • 3 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 71 ounces chunky marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no added salt tomato paste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • as needed olive oil
  • 6 sandwich buns
  • as needed cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground pork
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 lb provolone cheese

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How to Make Bigfatmomma's Famous Meatball Subs

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. (Yields approximately 24 meatballs).
  3. Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beef broth over the meatballs.
  4. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs are cooking, slice sub rolls lengthwise.
  6. Preheat your broiler.
  7. Remove meatballs from the slow cooker, reserving the sauce.
  8. Place meatballs on the bottom halves of the sub rolls.
  9. Top each meatball sub generously with the reserved sauce, mozzarella cheese, and provolone cheese.
  10. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

86 g

Sugar

147g

Fat

42g

Carbs

24g

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