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title: Classic Meatball Subs
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/classic-meatball-subs-66a7ce28b9d3dca060612041
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy]
tags: [Quick, Kid Friendly, Easy Prep, One Pot, Easy Cleanup]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 504
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the tasty sauce, though some found it bland or too oniony.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to assemble, perfect for busy nights.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/classic-meatball-subs.avif"
---
Drizzle @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #medium pan{}. Add @fully cooked beef meatballs{12%oz} and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over ~{3%minutes}. Transfer to a plate. -- TIP: While meatballs brown, move on to the next step!

Wash and dry all produce. Finely dice half the @onion{1%unit}. Trim and discard root end from @baby lettuce{1%bunch} and thinly slice leaves. Mix @italian dressing{2%tbsp} and @mayonnaise{2%tbsp} in a #small bowl{}. Whisk until combined. -- TIP: If the meatballs are still browning, assemble and plate the salad now!

Lower heat under pan used for meatballs and drizzle with remaining @cooking oil{1%tbsp}. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened ~{2%minutes}. Whisk in @water{¼%cup}, @tomato paste{2%tbsp}, @marinara sauce{1%cup}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, @dried oregano{½%tsp}, @garlic powder{½%tsp}, and @sugar{¼%tsp}. Season with @salt{½%tsp} and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Add meatballs back to pan with sauce; stir to coat. Remove from heat and sprinkle with @mozzarella cheese{½%cup}. Cover with a lid and set aside to let cheese melt ~{2%minutes}. -- TIP: While cheese melts, toast your bread!

Halve and toast @demi-baguette{2%unit} until golden. In a #large bowl{}, toss @baby lettuce{1%bunch}, @grape tomatoes{1%cup}, and @croutons{1%cup} (crushing in the bag with your hands first) with as much dressing as you like. Top bottom baguette halves with cheesy meatballs and sauce. Close subs and serve with salad.