BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes. These delightful subs feature juicy beef meatballs coated in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon, all nestled in toasted sub rolls. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With layers of flavor and texture, each bite is a celebration that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to maintain tenderness.
- Shape into uniform meatballs (16-20).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer on low heat to meld flavors.
- Toast sub rolls in the oven until golden brown.
- Assemble subs by placing meatballs inside rolls, adding extra sauce if desired, then topping with cheese and turkey bacon.
- Melt cheese by returning assembled subs to the oven for a few minutes.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg