Description
Indulge in the flavorful delight of BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe is a perfect blend of juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, topped with melty cheese and crispy turkey bacon. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these subs are sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, they make for a delicious handheld meal that combines comfort food goodness with effortless preparation.
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 (non-alcoholic)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy Turkey Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for toasting the sub rolls.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the browned meatballs; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing meatballs inside each roll, topping with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like parsley or chives in the meat mixture. You can also try swapping out the ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter option.