BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
Looking for a quick and flavorful meal that everyone will love? Try these BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! These scrumptious subs feature juicy beef meatballs simmered in a rich BBQ sauce and served in soft sub rolls, topped with melty cheese and crispy turkey bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize to suit your family’s tastes, making it a versatile addition to your dinner rotation. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience that’s guaranteed to please!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 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 until just combined.
- Form the mixture into approximately 16-20 meatballs (1.5 inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the browned meatballs and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast them in the oven until warm and crispy.
- Assemble by placing meatballs inside rolls, topping with extra sauce, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon.
- Return subs to the oven briefly to melt the cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg