Easy weeknight or busy weekend Dinner!! Healthy version of yummy meatball subs!
Add your favorite sides to make a delicious well balanced meal! The hamburger bun saves points & calories!
RECIPE:
Homemade Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef 96% lean
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1-2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt
Meatball Subs:
24 meatballs homemade or frozenl
2 cups 0 point marinara sauce
8 hot dog buns
1 ½ cups light mozzarella
If Your Making Meatballs:
Mix all the ingredients for homemade meatballs in a large bowl. Form 24 meatballs.
Add meatballs to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Turn the meatballs every minute or so to brown the outside.
Once the meatballs are brown, turn the heat to low and slowly add the marinara sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 160F.
If You're Using Frozen Meatballs:
Heat the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the sauce starts to simmer, add in the meatballs and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the meatballs are warm, about 25 minutes.
To Make the Meatball Subs:
While the meatballs are cooking, place the buns on a baking sheet and position the top rack in your oven 6" inches below the broiler.
Preheat the broiler. Add 3 meatballs to each roll. Top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella. Set the baking sheet under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful the buns don't burn.
8 Subs:
149 calories
4g fat
7g carbs
14g protein
not including bun
Recipe inspiration from meganvskitchen.com