BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
Indulge in the deliciousness of our BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This quick and satisfying meal features juicy beef meatballs simmered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, all nestled in crispy sub rolls. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon, these subs are the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone together. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they are customizable to suit any taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (non-alcoholic)
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Roll mixture into uniform meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes total).
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs; reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble subs: place meatballs inside toasted rolls and spoon extra sauce over them.
- Top with cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon; return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 82mg