Garlic Jalapeño Vegan Meatball Subs
Homemade vegan meatballs seasoned with garlic, jalapeño, and Italian herbs, seared until golden then simmered in marinara. Assembled on hoagie rolls with melted provolone and broiled until bubbly. Customize heat level with fresh jalapeño toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound vegan ground beeflentil walnut mixture1:1veganadds tree_nuts
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- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 jar garlic marinara sauce
- 8 slice provolone cheesedairy-free mozzarella1:1veganFull guide →
- 4 hoagie roll
- jalapeño pepper, fresh, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine vegan ground beef, shredded Parmesan, garlic, jalapeño pepper, breadcrumbs, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Form mixture into 12 even balls.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear meatballs on all sides until browned.
- 4
Pour marinara sauce into the pan and stir to coat meatballs. Reduce heat to medium and simmer.
- 5
Preheat oven broiler.
- 6
Spread sauce on hoagie rolls, add 3 meatballs per roll, then top with provolone cheese.
- 7
Place sandwiches on a parchment or foil-lined tray. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 8
Serve topped with jalapeño pepper and extra sauce for dipping.
Tips
Watch sandwiches closely under the broiler to prevent buns from burning.
Meatballs can simmer up to an hour if making ahead; flavors deepen with longer cooking.
For extra heat, add more jalapeños to the meat mixture or toppings.
Good to Know
Cooled meatballs keep refrigerated up to 3 days in marinara sauce. Assemble and broil fresh for best texture.
Prepare and simmer meatballs in sauce up to 1 day ahead. Broil sandwiches to order.
With extra marinara sauce for dipping and hot sauce or additional fresh jalapeños on the side.
Common Mistakes
Do not overcrowd the pan when searing to avoid steaming instead of browning the meatballs.
Do not leave sandwiches unattended under the broiler to avoid burning the buns.
Do not skip the searing step to avoid gummy meatballs in sauce.
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