Delicious Healthy Meatball Sub on Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
This recipe takes the classic meatball sub and gives it a tropical twist with sweet and fluffy Hawaiian rolls, making each bite a delightful balance of flavors.
Materials
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green pepper finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
For Assembly:
- 6 Hawaiian rolls
- Pasta sauce amount as desired
- Provolone or mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded, as desired
- Butter for spreading on rolls
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, finely chopped onion, finely chopped green pepper, minced garlic, and garlic salt. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, sized to fit comfortably inside your Hawaiian rolls.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Place the meatballs in a pot and pour enough pasta sauce over them to cover partially. The meatballs don’t need to be completely submerged.
- Set the pot on the stove over low heat. Simmer the meatballs for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until they are cooked through and flavorful.
Prepare the Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Take 3 Hawaiian rolls and carefully cut out a section from the middle of each roll to create a pocket for the meatballs.
- Lightly butter the outside of the rolls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle or place cheese inside each roll.
Bake the Rolls:
- Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese inside is melted and the rolls are slightly crisped.
Assemble the Subs:
- Remove the rolls from the oven.
- Fill each roll with the meatballs and top with additional cheese and a spoonful of pasta sauce.
- Return the filled rolls to the oven for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Meatball Subs on Hawaiian Rolls!