In the kitchen with Elisa
Homemade Meatball Subs
Delicious treat for get togethers and movie nights
I think Joey would approve :)​
​
If you know, you know :) I am a big Friends fan and now that the Reunion came out I feel like I love it even more. I could say this recipe was planned around this and so on, but I am not that good with my planning :D So this really is a coincidence. But being a Friends fan I do know that Joey would really love these Meatballs Subs :)
​
This is a recipe I have had in my mind for a very long time, but I just hadn't got my hands on making and filming it until now. I wanted to make a pretty simple recipe that would be packed with flavour, but also would be fairly quick to make. That is exactly what you get with this one. While your meatballs are baking in the oven you are getting the sauce ready and then it is all about the assembly and serving.
​
You have a thick flavourful tomato sauce, really juicy meatballs and a soft bun that soaks all the flavours. Doesn't that just sound heavenly? I must admit this was the first time I tried a meatball sub, as it is not a very common thing here. That means I don't really have anything to compare to. But what I can say is that these are so damn good I really, really hope you are not going to think twice and will try these out :)
​
Surprise your friends on a movie night or make them as a special treat for the weekend. Whichever occasion, you are going to love them :)​
​
Enjoy Lovelies!
Step by Step Video
RECIPE
Homemade Meatball Subs
Delicious treat for get togethers and movie nights
​
​INGREDIENTS
(makes 4-6 portions)
​
-
2 medium slices of bread soaked in milk or water
-
1 egg
-
1tsp salt
-
1tsp dry onion powder
-
1tsp dry garlic powder
-
freshly ground black pepper to taste
-
small bunch of fresh parsley
-
400g (about 1 pound/about 2 ½ cup) ground turkey meat
(or any other ground meat)
For Tomato Sauce
​
-
1 medium red/white onion
-
2 garlic cloves
-
olive oil
-
1tsp salt
-
1tsp smoked paprika, heaped
-
1tsp dry garlic powder
-
1tsp dry oregano, heaped
-
2tsp sugar (optional)
-
1 can (400g) plum tomatoes
-
½ can cold water
-
parmesan cheese and fresh basil for serving
-
4-6 soft brioche buns
​
​
DIRECTIONS
​
-
Start by soaking the bread slices in milk until they have completely softened. Then mash the bread with the milk to get a porridge like consistency. If you have added too much liquid you can strain it before starting to mash the bread. In a medium bowl combine the softened bread with the egg, the seasoning, the fresh parsley and the meat. Mix with your hands until well combined.
-
Make the meatballs the size that will fit the buns you are using for serving. I used a tablespoon to portion mine. Bake the meatballs in the oven in 200°C (392°F) bottom top heat at the middle shelf of the oven for 30 minutes.
-
To make the tomato sauce finely dice the onion and the garlic. Heat a big pan over medium heat and once warm cover the bottom well with some olive oil. Add the onion and the garlic and cook for about 5-10 minutes until lightly browned. Add the seasoning and mix shortly. Add the canned tomatoes and the water, smash the tomatoes a little and continue cooking over medium to medium low heat keeping it on a low simmer. Reduce the sauce to the thickness that you like. Once ready set aside until the meatballs have cooked.
-
Once meatballs have cooked, bring the sauce back to heat for a low simmer and add the meatballs to the sauce. Mix well and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
-
Assemble the meatball subs to your liking. Serving suggestion above in the photo.
