Bourbon BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs
If you’re in search of a quick and mouthwatering dinner option, look no further than these Bourbon BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish features juicy beef meatballs simmered in a rich BBQ sauce, topped with creamy cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon. Perfectly handheld and bursting with flavor, these subs are an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape mixture into approximately 16-20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour BBQ sauce over meatballs and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing meatballs in rolls, topping with cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg