BBQ Cheeseburger Meatball Subs
If you’re in search of a quick and satisfying meal, these BBQ Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are your answer! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish features juicy beef meatballs coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, all nestled in warm, toasty sub rolls. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these hearty subs are bound to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices until just combined.
- Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides.
- Pour BBQ sauce over meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast sub rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing meatballs in rolls and topping with cheese.
- Melt cheese back in the oven if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (150g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg