BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
If you’re craving a delicious and satisfying weeknight meal that brings the whole family together, look no further than these BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines juicy ground beef meatballs with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, all nestled in crispy sub rolls. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon, these hearty sandwiches are perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Plus, they’re easy to prepare ahead of time, making dinner a breeze!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 Subs) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (non-alcoholic)
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs (16-20 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Toast sub rolls on a baking sheet for about five minutes.
- Fill each roll with meatballs and top with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return subs to the oven until cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg