Mini Meatball Subs with Marinara

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 12 slider rolls, split
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture into 24 small meatballs, about 1 inch each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

   18:00 · Bake meatballs
5. 5

   While the meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.

   8:00 · Warm marinara
6. 6

   Transfer the baked meatballs to the saucepan and gently toss to coat in the marinara sauce. Simmer 5 minutes to let flavors meld.

   5:00 · Simmer meatballs in sauce
7. 7

   Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Arrange the split slider rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush the cut sides with melted butter.

8. 8

   Place 2 sauced meatballs into each roll bottom, top with a spoonful of extra marinara, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

9. 9

   Bake until the cheese is melted and the rolls are warmed through, 6 to 8 minutes.

   6:00 · Melt cheese
10. 10

    Top each sub with its roll top, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.