Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 lb Ground pork

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 3/8 cup Italian parsley, fresh
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 (28-oz can Tomatoes
  • 1 White onion, medium

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 2 (24-oz jars Tomato pasta sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2/3 cup Bread crumbs
  • 6 Italian-style rolls

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 6 slices Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup bread crumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 medium white onion, finely diced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1½ tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 (24-oz) jars tomato pasta sauce
• 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 Italian-style rolls
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk. Let soak for 15 minutes.
• Add all of the remaining ingredients (beef, pork, onion, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper and Parmesan cheese). Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs. (Tip: Take care not to overmix or the meatballs may be tough.)
• Pour olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook just until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
• Pour one jar of pasta sauce into a slow cooker. Add the meatballs and then pour second jar of sauce and the crushed tomatoes on top. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• Once meatballs are almost done, preheat oven to 300°F.
• Slice the hoagie rolls and remove some of the bread from the inside to make room for the meatballs. Brush inside of rolls with olive oil and place in oven for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
• Use a slotted spoon to place meatballs in the toasted rolls. Spoon extra sauce from the slow cooker over the meatballs and then top with parsley and mozzarella cheese. Place subs back into oven for another 3-4 minutes, or until cheese melts and gets slightly browned on top.