Yes, a meatball sub is my favorite sandwich of all time. The above recipes can hang and are great go-to’s, but today’s recipe is killer. Turkish Spiced Meatball Subs are taking over my life.
First of all, let’s talk about the spice. The spice is what makes these meatballs an 11/10 situation. A mixture of cumin, sumac, paprika, oregano, and cilantro. Turkish seasoning isn’t spicy in case you are worried about breathing fire. The spice is more of a warmth to the palate. Sprinkle the seasoning into the meatball mixture and start rolling.
You’ll bake these meatballs to keep them nice and moist. Once baked cover with tomato sauce and grated mozzarella cheese…..I mean, what could be better?
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a small bowl combine cumin, black pepper, paprika, cayenne, oregano, cilantro, sumac and salt. In another large bowl add the ground beef, panko, shallot, garlic, and egg along with 1 1/2 tbsp of the spice mixture. Form into 12 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes.
While the meatballs cook, preheat a medium skillet to medium-high heat and add the two cans of tomato sauce and another 1/2 tbsp of the Turkish seasoning. Stir to combine and heat through.
Place four brioche rolls on another baking sheet. Take three meatballs and stuff them into each brioche roll. Top the meatballs with the tomato sauce and some of the shredded mozzarella. Place the subs back into the oven to allow the cheese to melt. Once melted, remove the subs from the oven and serve immediately!