These Italian flavored meatball subs remind me of my favorite sandwich that I used to get from a favorite sandwich shop. My dad and I would get these many years ago. So this definitely brings me back. I sear these meatballs first to get a layer of flavor going, then they sit in a nice tomato base in the crockpot for hours.
Crockpot Meatball Subs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground chuck
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/4 cups italian flavored bread crumbs
- 2 TBS chopped parsley
- 3 TBS minced garlic divided
- 1 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 TBS tomato paste or 7 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup minced onion or dry minced onion
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt & pepper to taste
- mozzarella cheese shredded
- kaiser rolls
Instructions
- In crockpot combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste/sauce, 2 tablespoons garlic, oregano, basil, salt & pepper.
- In large bowl, hand mix together ground chuck, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, onion, 1 tablespoon garlic, parmesan cheese, salt & pepper.
- Roll meat into 1 inch balls. (should make around 28-30).
- Heat 1 TBS oil in frying pan. Place meatballs into pan and brown on all sides. (these do not need to be cooked on the inside.)
- Place browned meatballs into sauce in crockpot.
- Cook on low 4-6 hours.
- Place meatballs on rolls, sprinkle with cheese, broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve & Enjoy.