Ok I have to just say it–I love these turkey meatball subs. I do not eat much beef any more because I am always looking for lower fat alternatives to help in the fight against high cholesterol. Two weeks ago after weeks of experimenting with old middle eastern dishes that we have not had for years and new dishes that sounded interesting, I went back on a mission of making basic and hearty! I bought some ground turkey and tossed in things that sounded good, but quite honestly it is still about the kids! I added basics that I know they will like and that will guarantee a big winner! When the kids were growing up, I often made 2-3 dishes each day, in order to please everyone. With 11 people to feed there were many different opinions and so I made variety. While those days are over I still try to make things that most of the 6 kids still at home, will like. This sub was a huge hit, no one talked, argued or even laughed during our after school meal. They are delicious!!
Ingredients
2 pounds ground turkey
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp oregano
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 onion chopped
Marinara sauce of your choice– see Lynz marinara sauce recipe under favorite recipes.
Mozzarella cheese– grated
Sub buns
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
In a saute pan place olive oil, peppers and onions. Saute until soft and cooked.
Put milk and bread crumbs into a bowl and mix with a spoon.
Put ground turkey into a bowl, add salt,garlic salt, basil, oregano.
Add eggs and milk mixture. Mix all ingredients well.
Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray. Take a handful of turkey and roughly shape into a ball, do not form or roll. Place on greased cooking sheet. Finish all of the turkey making meatballs. Place in oven for approximately 45 minutes or until well cooked and done. Remove meatballs from oven. Add cooked meatballs to marinara sauce in a pan on the stove and simmer. Turn oven off to toast buns.
Place buns on a clean cookie sheet and put into oven ( should still be warm) to toast. Leave for 2-3 minutes and then remove. Put mozzarella cheese on bun. Spoon out meatballs and sauce and place on bun over cheese. Put desired amount of pepper and onion mixture on bun.
OMG, love a meatball sub. Looks so delicious.
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Thanks dear! They were so yummy with lots of homemade sauce! thanks Suzanne!
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Yum Lynn! These meatballs look so good and melt in your mouth tender 🙂
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Thanks Jasmine, I really liked them! xx
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We love meatball subs around here too! I have one in the queue for next Wednesday – they’re turkey too!! Much healthier than beef; very true! Have a great day Lynn! 🙂
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Yumm sounds great
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Wow! Those are great looking meatballs!
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Thanks, they were yummy subs!
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Looking good Lynn.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie!
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May I suggest writing a cookbook about your cholesterol lowering adventures in cooking..
So many ppl are faced with heart issues that healthy food alternatives may help them without sacrificing the tastebuds 👍
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That is a good idea Pan! Thanks!
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Yummy, youngest son will love those, one of his favorites.
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Thanks
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They look very tasty indeed.
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Thanks!
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Lynn, these look YUMMY! MMM good! 😀
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Thanks PJ!
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xoxox
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xoxoxo
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Now that looks good… My quest for lunch begins!
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🙂
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They looks so yummy, Lynz! 🙂
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Thanks xx
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xoxo
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xoxo
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Yum!! These look great and I love that they’re turkey!
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Thanks
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I am right there with you on controlling cholesterol. Definitely something to try! 🙂
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Thanks Marisa!
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I love subs! It looks so delicious..it just made me hungry again!!
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haha so glad haha
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Sounds like a winner with no whiners to boot!
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haha yes no whiners yeah
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These looks and sounds incredible! You have successfully made me hungry!
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haha so glad!
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You can cook for me ANY time Lynn!
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oh thanks Colleen!
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I can almost smell these faking in the oven! Mmmmmm
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🙂 thanks
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Those sound yummy!
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I have to say they are yummy, thanks!
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Oh yum-o Lynn!!!
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Thanks bestie!
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xoxoxox
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xoxo
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Yum! This looks fantastic! I haven’t had a meatball sub in forever 🙂
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Thanks so much Cynthia!
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You’re welcome!
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🙂
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yum! sound wonderful!
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Thanks!
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Yum! How your make meatballs on bread look so good, shows what a great food artist you are!
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Your so kind Carol xx
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It’s true! You are a genuine artist, in many different mediums.🎨
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your so sweet!
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Drooling here. Looks delicious
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Thanks Ritu 🙂
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I can NOT imagine having to cook for so many on a regular basis, wow, I bow down to you! Yes, I cook for that many on special occasions, but just wow! These subs sound so good, no wonder all the kiddos enjoy them so much. 🙂 xoxoxo
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Thanks so much KR, it was pretty interesting and fun! At times very busy haha xoxo
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I was just thinking of making a meatball slider one of these days, and I see your post!! Looks delicious, Lynn 🙂
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Thanks Freda xx
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Looks delish! I often add Fennel seeds to ground turkey as it gives it a sausage taste. Even my hubby likes it! 😄
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yumm that sounds really good!
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Looks so delicious 🙂 I’m already hungry
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Thanks Trupti!!
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Sounds delicious, Lynn. I could do with one of those now ! 🙂
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Thanks lynne xx
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I can do meatball subs every day! Thanks Lynn, good recipe – they look yummy! 🙂
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Thanks Spear!
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Wow! Looks wonderful! 🙂 I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition award, no pressure if you don’t want to! 🙂 More details here – https://paintboxmum.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/blogger-recognition-award/
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Thanks
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This looks awesome Lynn! You know your food is good when everyone goes silent and just eats 🙂 We eat a lot of turkey and will have to try this out. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
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Thanks dear Antonia!
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You are welcome my friend! Have a wonderful Thursday!
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You too dear!
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I have to say Lynz the picture of your delicious recipe got me salivating, even though I made a home made pizza complete with bread dough this morning. and ate half with hubby for lunch.. I could still have eaten your lovely sandwich 🙂
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Yumm sounds great Sue!
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Thank you. I wanted a good recipe for meatballs and this is it! 🌷
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Thanks my dear friend!
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Oh yum! Turkey can be just as delicious as beef! Now I’m hungry! ♥
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I agree!
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The meatball sub looks scrumptious! ❤
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Thanks!
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Now you’re talking. I stay away from beef too. I use turkey for most recipes that calls for beef.
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Yes I have started that too!
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Always good comfort food for me Lynn! I like to scoop out part of the bread so the meatballs will fit better in the sandwich. Sometimes it’s hard to get your mouth around some of these sandwiches. Looks like you have a winner here 🙂
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yummmmmmm that is a great idea!
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Delicious to eat & serve for the family & friends.
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Thanks!
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Looks tasty Lynz, thanks for the recipe. 🙂
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Thanks Marje
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Hey Lynn, Looks so delicious! Love a meatball sub! 🙂
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Hi Peter, thanks for stopping by
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Sounds perfect! And I love that you used turkey 🙂 It’s funny, meatballs are something that my family can always seem to agree on too!
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Such a yummy food!
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Looks delicious!
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Thanks Lina!
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You are amazing! These look awesome!
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Thanks
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