Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs
These Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs combine juicy meatballs, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese all packed into a toasted sub roll. It’s a comforting, family-friendly meal that brings together the nostalgic flavors of a Sloppy Joe with the hearty satisfaction of a meatball sub.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large sub rolls, split
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, half the onion, half the garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a heated skillet with a bit of oil, then set aside.
- Sauté remaining onion and garlic in the same skillet until soft. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Return meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Place sub rolls on a baking sheet, fill with meatballs and sauce, and top with cheese.
- Bake for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted and rolls are toasted.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast the sub rolls slightly before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Leftover meatballs work great in pasta or wraps.
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