Meatball Subs

Meatball subs, now is that comfort food or is that comfort food. I do not know many people that don't like a good meatball sub and I'm one of them. The classic meatball sub is very very high on my list of favorites! I am an Italian food slut as it is so don't get me going about meatball subs. I have many rave reviews about my meatballs so give this sandwich a shoot. I know you will live it!

Meatball Sub - Ultimate Comfort Food!

First we will start with the meatballs, then sauce and finish with sandwich assemble. Let's get going!

Chris' Comfort Food Meatball Subs

Yield 6 sandwiches

The Meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound organic ground beef

1 pound organic Italian sausage

4 cloves of organic garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh organic basil, chopped

½ tablespoon fresh organic oregano, chopped

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon organic red pepper flakes

½ cup organic breadcrumbs

¼ organic parmesan cheese, fresh grated

¼ organic pecorino cheese, fresh grated

3 organic eggs, beaten 

Preparation

Preheat heat oven to 400℉.

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer with paddle attachment, making sure to mix thoroughly.

Divide the meatball mixture into 24(4 meatballs per sub) equal portions (A traditional meatball is big so don’t worry about the size). Now roll the mixture into a ball shape using your hands and place on a baking sheet.

Once all the meatballs are made place them in the oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a paper towel or blotter to soak up the extra liquid as set them aside.

The Sauce

Ingredients

2-28 ounce can organic diced tomatoes (Do Not Drain)

1 small can organic tomato paste

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves organic garlic, chopped

1 small organic onion, chopped

4 teaspoons organic basil

2 teaspoons organic oregano

2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoon sugar

1 cup Chianti (I recommend Chianti Classico)

Preparation

Heat a heavy 8 quart stock pot to medium high. Add the oil, once the oil is hot saute the onions and garlic until the onions are lightly browned, then add the basil and oregano and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the balsamic vinegar and let it cook for a minute, then add the tomato paste cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, sugar, and Chianti. Now place the meatballs into the pot, stir gently to get them covered with the sauce and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

The Sub

Now lets assemble these great sandwiches so we can get to eating some great food. 

Preheat the broiler on your oven.

Ingredients

6 Fresh Sub Rolls
12 Slices Provolone Cheese

Assembly 

Open the sub rolls and spoon 4 meatballs per sandwich. Using a large kitchen spoon cover the meatballs with two large spoons of sauce. Lay 2 pieces of cheese on each sandwich. Now line the sandwiches up on a baking sheet or baking dish and place under the broiler until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted on top. Now sprinkle with some parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy!

The leftover sauce is great for spaghetti or your favorite pasta. the sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.