BBQ Turkey Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
If you’re searching for a quick and satisfying meal to bring the family together, these BBQ Turkey Meatball Subs are the perfect solution! Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe features juicy turkey meatballs simmered in a sweet and smoky sauce, all nestled in toasted sub rolls.
- 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
- 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 the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add BBQ sauce to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by placing meatballs inside each roll and topping with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return subs to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg