Slow Cooker Meatball Subs
Super simple Slow Cooker Meatball Subs are packed with flavor. Make this for an easy weeknight dinner or for your next game day when you need to feed a crowd.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 400kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs or other bread crumbs
- 1 tsp fresh oregano chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sriracha sauce
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 hoagie rolls split and toasted
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a large bowl add the ground beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Shape into 32 balls and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, uncovered. Remove from oven and discard the fat.
- In a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, add the crushed tomatoes, red pepper, brown sugar, dijon, chili powder, garlic powder, sriracha, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the cooked meatballs, stirring gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- Place meatballs on toasted hoagie rolls and top with extra sauce and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 5mg
