Meatballs are always a hit in our house so naturally this homemade turkey meatball subs recipe was too! The flavor from the homemade meatballs is amazing.
I know you’re probably wondering how to make homemade meatball subs, since I generally use the frozen meatballs, but you will learn how to make delicious homemade meatballs!
The best bread for meatball subs is based on preference really, but we live to serve these delicious meatball subs on some fresh Italian sub rolls, brioche, or even French bread. You will want bread that can hold up to the sauce and not get soggy.
If you are wondering what to serve with meatball subs, well make sure you try our KFC Copycat Coleslaw Recipe, Ranch Pasta Salad, or even some of your favorite tortilla chips with our Easy Blender Salsa Recipe! They are all great side options for these homemade subs.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Our Homemade Turkey Meatball Subs Recipe:
- Ground turkey
- Bread crumbs
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Dried parsley
- Garlic salt
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Olive oil
- Montreal steak spice
- Marinara sauce
- Provolone cheese
- Sub buns or sandwich rolls
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How To Make Homemade Turkey Meatball Subs Recipe:
- Preheat oven to 425℉. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, and steak spice. Form meat mixture into 1½” meatballs and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Slice buns in half and place on a baking tray. Place two slices of provolone cheese on the top half of each bun. Preheat oven to broil and lightly toast buns until golden brown and cheese has melted.
- Warm marinara sauce in a large saucepan over low-medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.
- Top the bottom half of each toasted bun with 3-4 meatballs, cover in marinara sauce and replace the top half of each bun.
What Else Can You Serve Meatball Subs With?
I know meatball subs might be a little bit harder to imagine what you can serve with it to make it into a full meal so I did give you some suggestions earlier, but why don’t you take a look at Insanely Good Recipes list of 9 ideas to serve with meatball subs if you want more dishes to choose from.
However, you don’t even have to serve these turkey meatball subs with anything if you don’t feel like it! They make a great meal all by themselves.
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Homemade Turkey Meatball Subs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 16 slices Provolone cheese
- 8 buns, or sandwich rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, and steak spice. Form meat mixture into 1½" meatballs and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Slice buns in half and place on a baking tray. Place two slices of provolone cheese on the top half of each bun. Preheat oven to broil and lightly toast buns until golden brown and cheese has melted.
- Warm marinara sauce in a large saucepan over low-medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.
- Top the bottom half of each toasted bun with 3-4 meatballs, cover in marinara sauce and replace the top half of each bun.
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Ooooh I love turkey meatballs. And on a sub even better!!
I’ve never tried turkey meatballs, but these look delicioso I may just have to give them a chance!
Mmmmm…I love meatballs!
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These look fabulous, but I’m trying my best to count my calories……..anyone hazard to guess what one sandwich would be?
These look fabulous, but I’m trying my best to count my calories……..anyone hazard to guess what one sandwich would be?
Fantastic! Thanks for the help…and the subs are well within a healthy calorie count!
This was a yummy meal! I added jalapeno peppers for extra flavor and a bit of spice! Will definitely be making these again!
Worked wonderfully.My only issue was after baking them for 30 minutes it didn’t seem done. I took them out the other and fried them in olive oil for less then a minute. Not as healthy as with the oven but hey at least its not ground beef.
I tried this recipe and it was delish! Thanks Six Sisters!
Made this and hubby went bananas, he said it took care of his meatball sandwich craving. I’m telling you he’s in LOVE with food, but what man isn’t.
I made these and me and my boyfriend loved them! For the steak seasoning i used the hot and spicy one just to add some kick and added more of the garlic! So delicious!
These meatballs are amazing & so easy to make!! I’m throwing out my old meatball recipe and definitely switching to these! Thanks for the great recipe!!
Came across this recipe and thought I would give it a try. I was blown away with how delicious and moist these were! I have to say that being my first time making homemade meatballs I was a bit skeptical on how they would turn out but found them super easy and quick to make! For sure my go to recipe!
Great meatballs will make again, again again and again!!!!!!!!
These are the best turkey meatballs I have ever eaten. I always make a triple batch and freeze two batches to have later for spaghetti and meatballs, Hoisin Asain meatballs over rice (awesome recipe from Pinterest) and even for meatball appetizers if we are having company. These are always in my freezer for a wonderful, quick meal. Another bonus is ground turkey is cheaper than ground beef, but my family enjoys them just as much as beef meatballs. Thank you so much for this recipe!
These turkey meatballs are FANTASTIC!!! I always make a double batch because these freeze very well, but I must admit, they don’t last very long in my house!
I made this recipe for my partner and I and it came out perfect alots of flavor and taste delicious!!! Highly recommended if you like turkey!!!