Mini Meatball Subs

How to Make Mini Meatball Subs at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 12 buns slider buns
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 24 meatballs.

4. 4

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and pour 2 cups of marinara sauce over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).

6. 6

   While the meatballs are baking, prepare the slider buns by slicing them in half. If desired, you can lightly toast them in the oven for 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. 8

   To assemble the mini meatball subs, place 2-3 meatballs on the bottom half of each slider bun. Spoon some marinara sauce over the meatballs, then top with the other half of the bun.

9. 9

   Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious mini meatball subs!