BBQ Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these BBQ Cheeseburger Meatball Subs, ready in just 30 minutes! This delightful dish combines juicy beef meatballs infused with rich BBQ flavors and gooey cheese, all nestled in a perfectly toasted sub roll. Perfect for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, or satisfying family dinners, these handheld treats promise to please even the pickiest eaters. With the option to customize ingredients and make them ahead of time, they’re both convenient and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into meatballs (about 16-20).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes total).
- Add BBQ sauce to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise and toast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble subs with meatballs and BBQ sauce; top with shredded cheese.
- Return to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg