Juicy, smoky meatballs smothered in rich marinara, loaded into a toasted bun, and topped with a melty blanket of cheese. This ain’t your average meatball sub—it’s a flavor bomb that’ll have you questioning why you ever settled for anything less. Grab some napkins, things are about to get messy (in the best way possible).
This isn’t just any meatball sub—it’s a next-level, smoky, flavor-packed masterpiece. Juicy meatballs seasoned with Lane’s SPG Rub and Italian Seasoning bring the perfect balance of savory, garlicky goodness, all nestled in a toasted roll and smothered in marinara and melty cheese. It’s the kind of sandwich that makes you forget about table manners—because let’s be honest, this one’s best enjoyed with both hands and zero regrets.
Ingredients:
- Lane’s SPG Seasoning
- Lane’s Italian Seasoning
- 1 lb Ground beef
- ½ lb mild italian sausage ground
- ½ c Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ c parmesan cheese
- 3 c marinara sauce
- 6 hoagie rolls
- Mozzarella cheese Fresh, Shredded, or Sliced
Instructions:
1. Add the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp SPG seasoning, and 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning. Use hands to combine all ingredients until fully combined, but do not over work the mixture. Roll meatballs about 1.5 oz each. Should be around 16-20 meatballs
2. Smoke/grill/bake meatballs indirect on a wire rack at 275 for about 20-30 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165
3. On the smoker/grill/oven add marinara and meatballs to large saucepan or cast iron and bring to a low simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Add hoagies to a tray and add meatballs with sauce and top each meatball sub with mozzarella. Add back to smoker/grill/oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
Top the melted cheese with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and enjoy!!
Recipe Provided by Lanes BBQ