BBQ Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
If you’re in search of a quick and satisfying meal, these Bourbon BBQ Cheeseburger Meatball Subs will be your new go-to! Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe features juicy meatballs simmered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, all served in toasted sub rolls. It’s the perfect blend of comfort food that appeals to both kids and adults, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With easy preparation and customizable options, everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs (about 16-20). In a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, brown meatballs on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and let them simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing meatballs inside the toasted rolls, topping with extra sauce and shredded cheese.
- Return subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (175g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg