BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
If you’re in need of a quick and satisfying meal, look no further than these BBQ Turkey Cheeseburger Meatball Subs. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe brings together the beloved flavors of cheeseburgers in a fun and handheld format. Juicy beef meatballs are coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon, making for a dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious.
- 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
- 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, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Pour BBQ sauce over browned meatballs; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast them in the oven for about five minutes.
- Assemble subs with meatballs, extra sauce, shredded cheese, and turkey bacon.
- Return assembled subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg