BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs
If you’re on the hunt for a quick and delicious meal that satisfies the whole family, look no further than these BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up juicy beef meatballs simmered in a sweet-smoky BBQ sauce, all nestled within soft sub rolls. Topped with melty cheese and crispy turkey bacon, these subs are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Their irresistible flavor and easy preparation make them a go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 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 bourbon 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 bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter (16-20 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce to the skillet; simmer for about 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Toast sub rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs by placing meatballs in each roll and topping with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return assembled subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg