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Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

Rich Italian flavored sauce on hearty moist meatballs ladled into soft buns and topped with cheese.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Creepy Meatball Eyeballs, meatball sub, Slow cooker meatball sub
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 689kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic divided
  • 1 tsp onion powder divided
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 8 top sliced hotdog buns
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan, one clove of crushed garlic, one teaspoon of onion powder, one teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of Italian Seasoning. Set this aside.
  • In a larger mixing bowl, begin to mix the two ground meats.
  • Add the eggs and milk and mix.
  • Finally, add the crumb mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Divide the meat into 1” - 2” balls and set aside for 15 mins.
  • While the meat is resting, mix the remaining spices into the crushed tomatoes and mix.
  • Place the meatballs in the slow cooker and set it on high. Cook for 2-3 hours on high and then add the tomatos to cook for another hour.
  • Once the meatballs are cooked, place 3 meatballs on a bun and top with mozzarella. you and even top it with fresh chopped basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1883mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 7mg