Dinner for 6
Meatball Subs
Beef and sausage meatballs simmer in marinara, then fill toasted hoagies with melted mozzarella.
$13.46for 4 servings
$3.37 per serving$13.46 for 4
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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 6 | $4.20Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground mild italian sausage
- 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup italian style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or salted butter
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Mix the beef, sausage, parsley, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 18 meatballs, place them on the sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, until they reach 165 F.
- Warm the marinara in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the meatballs, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Brush the hoagie rolls with olive oil or butter and garlic powder, then toast them at 400 F for 4 minutes.
- Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Fill the rolls with meatballs and mozzarella, then bake for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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