Bourbon BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bourbon BBQ Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe brings together juicy turkey meatballs simmered in sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, nestled in toasted sub rolls and topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings, these subs are easy to prepare and sure to please the entire family. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch, making each bite a savory adventure.
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
- Shape into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast on a baking sheet in the oven for around 5 minutes until golden.
- Assemble subs by placing meatballs inside toasted rolls, adding extra BBQ sauce, cheese, and turkey bacon.
- Optional: Return to the oven for an extra 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (260g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg