Minnesota-Style Meatball Sub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Tender beef and pork meatballs smothered in a rich tomato sauce, served on a crusty roll with melted mozzarella. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 750 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup marinara sauce
1 can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
4 sub rolls
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 pound ground beef, 1/4 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, mixing gently until just combined.
Step 2: Form the mixture into 12 meatballs, place in a baking dish, and top each with 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F until golden.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add 1 can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, simmering for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Slice sub rolls in half, spread the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom halves, top with meatballs and 1/4 cup grated mozzarella, then place the top halves on the rolls and serve immediately.