HEALTHY MEATBALL SUB SANDWICH

Ingredients

Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (96/4)

• 1-2 cloves garlic

• 1 egg

• 2 oz parsley, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

  Sauce:

• 1/2 white onion

• 1-2 cloves garlic

• 15 oz tomato sauce

• Salt to taste

• Basil to taste

  
  To serve:

• Hoagie roll or bread of choice

• Thin sliced cheese
  

Directions

Step 1

Place ground beef, garlic, egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with gloved hands or a wooden spoon until ingredients are fully combined. Divide meat mixture into 2 oz meatballs (you should have 6).

Step 2

Air fry meatballs for 9 minutes at 400°F. You can also bake them on an oiled sheet tray for about 10-12 minutes in a 400F oven.

Step 3

While the meatballs cook, add olive oil to a large saute pan on medium high heat. Add onion, garlic and salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until onions have softened. Reduce heat to medium low, pour in tomato sauce, add basil and simmer for at least 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Transfer cooked meatballs into the sauce, coating the meatballs with sauce. Let them simmer on low for another 4 to 5 minutes. To assemble subs, place 3 meatballs per sub sandwich. Spoon on some of the sauce, top with cheese and place subs under a broiler to melt. Carefully remove subs, serve and enjoy!