Description
Looking for a quick and delightful meal that the entire family will adore? Try these BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe brings the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a fun sub sandwich, featuring juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. Nestled in soft toasted rolls and topped with gooey cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon, every bite is a flavor explosion. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these meatball subs are sure to impress your loved ones. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get cooking!
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 bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Shape mixture into 16-20 meatballs (about 1.5 inches each).
- Brown meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce to skillet, lower heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast sub rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs with meatballs, extra sauce, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon.
- Melt cheese in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatball subs (approx. 260g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg