Beef Meatball Subs (Low CalorieLean)
Savor these delicious low-calorie beef meatball subs made with lean beef and light ingredients for a healthy yet satisfying sandwich option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 4 whole wheat sub rolls (6-inch)
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly but gently.
- Shape mixture into 16 small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once baked, transfer meatballs to the saucepan with marinara and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Slice the whole wheat sub rolls lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.
- Spoon meatballs and sauce evenly into each sub roll, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place subs on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced banana peppers or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before serving.