Description
If you’re craving a satisfying meal that’s ready in a flash, look no further than these Bourbon BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs. This quick and delicious recipe combines tender turkey bacon cheeseburger meatballs simmered in a rich BBQ sauce, all nestled within toasted sub rolls. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or game day, these subs are sure to impress everyone at the table. With just 30 minutes of prep and cooking time, you’ll enjoy an irresistible flavor experience that makes dinnertime fun and easy!
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
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Toast sub rolls until golden brown.
- Assemble by placing meatballs in rolls and topping with cheese and turkey bacon.
- Melt cheese in the oven for extra gooeyness.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg