diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index eb3cfcf..3cd8bb6 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ kernel.build: kernel.prepare
 
 qemu.build: qemu.prepare
 	cd $(BUILD_DIR)/qemu/qemu
-	meson subprojects download || meson subprojects download
 	cd .. && make deb
 
 kernel.prepare: