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Bring the iconic Firehouse Meatball Sub to your kitchen with this easy copycat recipe. Juicy meatballs, savory sauce, and melty cheese come together for the ultimate homemade sandwich experience.

Easy Copycat Firehouse Subs Meatball Sub Recipe

5 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
3 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Bring the iconic Firehouse Meatball Sub to your kitchen with this easy copycat recipe. Juicy meatballs, savory sauce, and melty cheese come together for the ultimate homemade sandwich experience.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, mild or hot
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs – 1 cup
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Minced garlic, about 6 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce, about 24 ounces
  • 6 Hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices Provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined, but don’t overwork it.
  • Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • Air Fryer Method: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place meatballs in the basket, leaving space between them. Cook 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Stovetop Method: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove.
  • Transfer meatballs to a pot with marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes until cooked through and flavorful.
  • Slice the hoagie rolls open. Toast lightly if desired.
  • Place 3–4 meatballs per roll, spoon extra marinara over them, and top with provolone or mozzarella cheese.
  • Pop assembled subs under the broiler or in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Enjoy immediately while hot and gooey! Perfect with chips or a side salad.

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 41gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 2014mgPotassium: 825mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 967IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 368mgIron: 15mg