Grilled Meatball Subs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! (2024)

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Meatball Subs are a great quick and easy dinner recipe! These Meatball Subs are wrapped in foil and then toasted on the grill or over the campfire for a delicious warm sub with crunchy bread and melted cheese!

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Meatball Subs

These meatball subs use premade meatballs (you can totally make your favorite meatballs like these BBQ Smoked Meatballs – my fav!), pasta sauce and sliced cheese to create a delicious meatball sub that the entire family will enjoy. They are a quick and easy meal for a weeknight dinner on the grill.

Don’t you love those “stupid easy” meals that you almost always have the ingredients for? I know I do with a family of five and three of them being young children!

Plus, these are so easy to adapt to each family member’s taste buds. Add some more toppings on the meatball subs for the adults like Peperoncini rings, grilled onions and peppers (YUM!), sliced red onions or whatever your heart desires!

Who doesn’t love a great sandwich? We eat sandwiches often. They are easy meals and also easy to personalize to taste. Perfect for a family!

And whether they are made on the grill, tossed in a campfire or tucked into your oven you’ll have dinner on the table in minutes with minimal effort. Love those recipes that adapt to life situations with me.

Gotta love that!

What toppings do you put on a meatball sub?

This is a great Italian sub, so we are keeping it simple with just marina sauce and provolone cheese. Provolone is a great melting cheese so it’s perfect for this sub sandwich!

Additional Toppings

  • Peperoncini rings
  • Grilled onions
  • Grilled peppers
  • Thinly sliced red onions
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley

These toppings are totally optional, but if you’re looking to dress them up a bit, these flavors go nicely with these Italian meatball subs!

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Grilled Meatball Subs

We really enjoyed these on our last camping trip. Because they are easy to make ahead and just place on the hot coals they really are tasty and easy to make! (Here’s another easy meatball meal perfect on the campfire Tater Tot Meatball Foil Packets!)

Shopping list for Grilled Meatball Subs

  • Italian meatballs
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Provolone cheese
  • Buns

What are the BEST buns for Sub Sandwiches?

  • Hoagie buns
  • Soft Italian rolls
  • Crusty french long rolls

You’re looking for hearty long bread buns that you can split in half without slicing thru and that hold up to the sauce on them without getting soggy, no one wants a soggy bun, right?

Steps to make Grilled Sub Sandwiches

  1. In a mixing bowl combine the meatballs and marinara sauce.
  2. Split the bun in half lengthwise and filled each bun with the meatball/sauce mixture.
  3. Top with a slice of provolone cheese.
  4. Wrap each sub in heavy duty aluminum foil.
  5. Place on a preheated grill over indirect heat or a campfire for 20-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Dance come parsley over the top (if desired!) and dinner is done! How simple and delicious is that?!!

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Here are more tasty recipes for great sandwiches made on the grill or in the smoker!

And because every great meal needs a terrific dessert be sure to try Campfire Apple Crisp in Foil Packets – such a tasty combination!!

Doesn’t this sandwich look tasty!? I’m getting hungry again just looking at it! When you make this at home be sure to tag me on Instagram @gimmesomegrilling or hashtag #gimmesomegrilling!

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Grilled Meatball Subs

Meatball Subs are a great quick and easy dinner recipe! These Meatball Subs are wrapped in foil and then toasted on the grill or over the campfire for a delicious warm sub with crunchy bread and melted cheese!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:20 minutes mins

Total:30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 32 oz fully cooked frozen Italian meatballs thawed
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 sub buns

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl mix together meatballs and marinara sauce. Spoon into sub buns. Top with a slice of provolone cheese.

  • Wrap each sub in heavy duty aluminum foil.

  • Place on a preheated grill over indirect heat or a campfire for 20-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Rotate half way through cooking.

Tips

These can also be made in an oven at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until meatballs or warmed through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 590kcal (30%), Carbohydrates: 37g (12%), Protein: 32g (64%), Fat: 33g (51%), Saturated Fat: 13g (81%), Cholesterol: 100mg (33%), Sodium: 1046mg (45%), Potassium: 645mg (18%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 8g (9%), Vitamin A: 625IU (13%), Vitamin C: 6.8mg (8%), Calcium: 245mg (25%), Iron: 12.7mg (71%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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  1. Mary Jane says

    Do you need to cook the frozen meatballs separately before adding them to the sub or do add them frozen with the sauce?

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    • Julie Evink says

      Thaw them, but no need to cook since they are already fully cooked and just need to be warmed!

      Reply

  2. Lisalia says

    Grilled Meatball Subs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! (10)
    The cheese on these subs is SO SO good. Better than a grilled cheese sandwich lol! And we used our traeger and the smoky flavor really came through DELICIOUSLY on this meatball subs recipe. … just for anyone else who uses a traeger. It was wonderful.

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    • Julie Evink says

      Oh a great idea to do it on the Traeger for even more flavor!!

      Reply

  3. Danielle says

    Grilled Meatball Subs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! (11)
    Love how quick these were to make. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

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    • Julie says

      Awesome to hear Danielle! Glad you loved this grilled meatball sub!

      Reply

  4. Alison LaFortune says

    Grilled Meatball Subs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! (12)
    So easy and delicious! My family had a craving and I was able to make this in minutes.

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    • Julie says

      Quick and easy recipes are the best, aren’t they?! Glad you all loved it Alison!

      Reply

  5. Malinda says

    Grilled Meatball Subs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! (13)
    Family dinner win!! Adding to my regular menu rotation!

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    • Julie says

      Glad to hear this was family approved Malinda!

      Reply

  6. jill says

    can you make these at home ahead of time then freeze then pack up in a cooler for a day or two then tosses on campfire or would it be best to assemble at the camp ground?

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    • Julie Evink says

      Hey Jill! I’m afraid they might get a bit soggy when they defrost if you do it ahead of time!

      Reply

  7. Karly says

    This is my kinda sub! So cheesy!

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    • Julie Evink says

      I’m all about the cheese factor!

      Reply

Grilled Meatball Subs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! (2024)

FAQs

How unhealthy is a meatball sub? ›

Meatball Marinara With Cheese (530 calories).

The Meatball Marinara sub has significantly more calories than options like ham or turkey. The marinara sauce adds sugar and salt to the dish.

Should meatball subs be toasted or not toasted? ›

For utmost flavor, spread garlic butter on the buns and toast them under the broiler for a few minutes before filling. This easy step adds so much to your sandwiches. Fill buns. Place the meatballs with some sauce in the bun, cover with lots of shredded cheese.

What to serve with meatball subs for dinner? ›

The best side dishes to serve with meatball subs are onion rings, french fries, kale chips, cheese curds, crispy green beans, blooming onion, coleslaw, mac and cheese, Caesar salad, pickles and stuffed mushrooms, antipasto salad, and Italian pasta salad.

What do most people put on a meatball sub? ›

Homemade meatballs and tangy marinara sauce make these meatball sub sandwiches the best ever! Topped with gooey fontina (or mozzarella cheese) AND provolone cheese, and piled on top of a hoagie roll, these are a crowd-pleaser!

What is the unhealthiest thing at Subway? ›

Subway's 10 Unhealthiest Sandwiches (Slideshow)
  • 8) Meatball Marinara (no cheese) ...
  • 7) Tuna (no cheese or extra mayo) ...
  • 6) Sriracha Chicken Melt. ...
  • 5) Steak and Bacon Melt. ...
  • 4) Big Philly Cheesesteak. Subway. ...
  • 3) Spicy Italian (no cheese or mayo) flickr/ hermitsmoore. ...
  • 2) Sriracha Steak Melt. Subway. ...
  • 1) Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt. Subway.
Nov 13, 2013

What is the difference between a toasted sandwich and a grilled sandwich? ›

Grilled cheese vs cheese toastie – Fundamentally they are both toasted bread with melted cheese sandwiched between them. But toasties are made using a sandwich press or toastie maker, while grilled cheese is made on the stove in a skillet, griddle or pan.

How do you keep meatball subs from getting soggy? ›

Finally, toast the rolls to prevent them from getting too soggy with sauce. Of course, some crispy-gone-soggy bites are welcome, just as the cheese pulls, sauce drips and messy fingers are, too.

What condiments are good on a meatball sub? ›

What Toppings do you Put on a Meatball Sub. Tomato sauce and cheese are perfect together (like in chicken parmesan) and of course I love to top my meatball sub with mozzarella cheese! Like in a Cheesesteak Recipe, provolone cheese is a great choice too! Add in onions, fried peppers, mushrooms …

What cheese goes on a meatball sub? ›

The cheese should have a delicate flavor that will not overshadow the juicy meatballs in zesty marinara. That narrows it down to provolone or mozzarella cheese, the most popular choices at delis and restaurants from coast to coast.

Do people put veggies on a meatball sub? ›

To assemble sandwiches, open up each piece of toasted bread, pile on a quarter of meatball mixture and top with a quarter of roasted vegetables. Close sandwich and serve with a fork for any stray meatballs and sauce.

Do you put mayo on a meatball sub? ›

Stir in meatballs; cover and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spread cut sides of buns with mayonnaise. Fill buns with lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes and meatball mixture.

How to elevate a meatball sub? ›

Aside from meatballs, marinara sauce, and cheese, cooked bell peppers and onions are a delicious addition to meatball subs. To add them to your sub, thinly slice the onions and peppers and cook them in a little olive oil with salt and pepper over medium heat until they are tender-crisp.

How many meatballs do I need for 12 people? ›

(So helpful if you're serving a huge crowd and doing the math about how many frozen meatballs for 50 or more people!) Here's how many meatballs per person you'll need: One serving = 4 meatballs. Party of 12 = 2 pounds.

Are meatballs healthy or unhealthy? ›

Meatballs are often high in sodium and fat, but they are also a good source of protein. Choose meatballs made with leaner meats or eat them in moderation.

How many calories are in a meatball sub? ›

There are 458 calories in a 6 inch sub (209.000g) serving size of SUBWAY, meatball marinara sub on white bread (no toppings). The calorie breakdown is 35% fat, 48% carbs, and 18% protein.

How many calories is one meatball sub? ›

1 medium meatball sub (Firehouse Subs) contains 530 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 34% carbs, 46% fat, and 20% protein. This is a good source of protein (68% of your Daily Value), calcium (35% of your Daily Value), and vitamin a (30% of your Daily Value).

How bad is an Italian sub for you? ›

Italian sub large contains 909 calories per 390 g serving. This serving contains 47 g of fat, 52 g of protein and 63 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 5 g sugar and 2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Italian sub large contains 20 g of saturated fat and 140 mg of cholesterol per serving.

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