Meatball subs in soggy, falling-apart buns are just the worst. If you toast the Tailgaters Brat Buns, the heftier, toasty bread will stand up to all that meaty, marinara, mozzarella goodness.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
768 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2
Toast one bun until golden brown, then place in blender and chop until fine to create crumbs.
Step 3
Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and add milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture and combine well.
Step 5
Divide the mixture into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs, and place on an oiled baking pan.
Step 6
Bake meatballs in oven for 10 minutes.
Step 7
While meatballs are baking, heat marinara in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the cooked meatballs in the marinara and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Meanwhile, toast the remaining buns, then evenly distribute arugula or spinach, meatballs and mozzarella onto each bun.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped basil and/or crushed red pepper and serve.
Ingredients
1 egg
1 pound lean ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup arugula
5 Ball Park® Tailgaters Brat Buns
4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil or crushed red pepper for garnish
