A hearty meatball sub is just about the perfect thing to fill you up at lunchtime. But while it can be bought at just about any sandwich chain, some of us like to make our own sandwich, be it to save money or we're confident that we can whip up something much tastier than the shop down the corner. Unfortunately, meatballs take quite some time to shape and bake, even more so if you're making Italian meatballs — not great if you're short on time.
Here's a secret: if you have some frozen meatballs around, you'll be able to serve up a tasty meatball sub in no more than 30 minutes. Frozen meatballs definitely won't taste as succulent as fresh, but for days when you don't have the time, they strike the perfect balance between convenience and flavor. Warm up the frozen meatballs along with a tasty sauce — a classic Italian tomato sauce will work great, and there's your sub's filling! Pair the sauced meatballs with some greens, season with your favorite condiments, and add any extra topping you'd like.
And that's your lunch dilemma dealt with! A crash course on working with frozen meatballs Since they're pre-cooked, you don't need to fuss over getting the internal temperature just right like with handmade meatballs . Just heat them until they're warm throughout and you're good to go. Most brands will have seasoned them beforehand, too, so you can skip that step and toss them straight into your sauce.
These time-savers are why frozen meatballs are so much quicker to prep than thei.
