meatball subs 1. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 lbs ground beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 4 beaten eggs, 2 cups Italian bread crumbs, 4 tbs onion powder, 4 tbs granulated garlic, 1 1/2 tbs salt, 1 1/2 tbs pepper, 1 tbs oregano, and 1 tbs crushed red pepper. 2. Mix together and form golf all size meat balls. This recipe made about 40-45 meatballs and fed 10 firemen, so adjust to your 3. Sear some sides of the meat balls. Pour over some spaghetti sauce. 4. Bake at 400 for about 25-30 minutes.