A Nearly Breadless Meatball Sub? It’s Possible!

A Nearly Breadless Meatball Sub? It’s Possible!

Credit: Delish

Almost-Breadless Meatball Sub

Sometimes, either due to dieting or health reasons, bread is simply off the table. Don't worry, you can still have a meatball sub!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Daniel Trock

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 c. bread crumbs (These are why this recipe is "nearly" breadless.)
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley plus some extra for garnish
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 c. marinara
  • 10 slices provolone
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • Toothpicks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Let there be meatballs! In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, egg, bread crumbs and parsley. Give 'em a generous seasoning of salt and pepper, then mix it all up with a spatula until just combined.

  2. With your hands, form the meat into 12 evenly sized balls. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the oil. Add the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet and sear on all sides until a nice crispy crust develops. Should take about 2 minutes, then you'll have to flip them over and hit 'em for another 2 minutes.

  3. Pour marinara around the meatballs and stir until the meatballs are fully sauced. Mmm, love that smell. Simmer for 10 more minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat.

  4. Place 2 to 3 meatballs on one slice of provolone. Don't overload it or the meatballs will fall right out. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley and fold over the cheese to make a sandwich. If you'd like, stick a toothpick through the top of the cheese into the middle meatball. This'll help hold the cheese in place, as well as just make it look pretty.

  5. Repeat step 4 until all of your meatballs are sandwiched. Serve it up!

 

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