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Freezer Meal Meatball Subs

These Freezer Meal Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food! Packed with flavor and perfect for meal prepping!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Meal Prep
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs (regular or gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning

For Assembling the Subs:

  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 large Sub Rolls (hoagie rolls or sandwich bread)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (mozzarella or provolone)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Step 2: Prepare the Meatball Mixture
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
  • Step 3: Form the Meatballs
    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, yielding about 24 meatballs.
  • Step 4: Bake the Meatballs
    Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Step 5: Prepare the Subs
    Slice your sub rolls in half lengthwise.
  • Step 6: Assemble the Subs
    Spoon marinara sauce onto the bottom of each roll, add 3-4 meatballs, drizzle with more sauce, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Step 7: Broil the Subs
    Broil the assembled subs for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Step 8: Freeze for Later
    Wrap each sub tightly in aluminum foil and store in freezer bags.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Freezer Bags
  • Sharp knife

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Customize the meatballs with your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Label and date your freezer bags for easy meal tracking.