Description
Bourbon BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a crowd-pleasing delight, perfect for game days, family gatherings, or busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up juicy meatballs infused with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, all served in toasted sub rolls topped with melty cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon. These hearty subs provide a satisfying combination of flavors that everyone will love. With customizable toppings and easy preparation steps, they make an excellent choice for both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the meatballs and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing meatballs in the toasted rolls, adding extra sauce if desired, then top with cheese and turkey bacon.
- For extra melty cheese, return subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (about 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg