Go-Kart Race Mini Meatball Subs

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Mini meatball subs inspired by the fun energy of go-kart racing, featuring savory meatballs with melted mozzarella on soft rolls. This Italian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Roll the mixture into 24 small meatballs about 1-inch in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
  3. Step 3: While meatballs bake, warm 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Step 4: Once meatballs are done, toss them gently in the warmed marinara sauce to coat.
  5. Step 5: Slice 8 mini sub rolls lengthwise without cutting through. Fill each roll with 3 meatballs and spoon extra sauce over them. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella evenly over all subs.
  6. Step 6: Place the subs on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and top each sub with a fresh basil leaf before serving.

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