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Crockpot Meatball Subs. Crockpot party food

Crockpot Meatball Subs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen meatballs about 30
  • 24 ounces jarred marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Combine the frozen meatballs, marinara, beef broth, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a 6-quart crockpot and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the meatballs reach 165 degrees and the sauce is bubbling and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Split and lightly toast the hoagie rolls under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the edges turn golden.
  • Fill each roll with 4 to 5 meatballs and a generous spoonful of sauce.
  • Top each sub with mozzarella and a pinch of parmesan.
  • Return filled subs to a sheet pan and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles at the edges.
  • Serve immediately, straight from the crockpot for refills.

Good to Know

Make the meatballs and sauce a day ahead, refrigerate, then reheat gently in the crockpot on low for an hour before guests arrive.