Bourbon BBQ Turkey Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes
Indulge in these mouthwatering Bourbon BBQ Turkey Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes, a delightful twist on classic comfort food. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or a speedy weeknight meal, these subs are filled with juicy turkey meatballs simmered in a rich bourbon-flavored BBQ sauce. Each sub is topped with gooey cheddar cheese and crispy turkey bacon, making them an irresistible handheld treat that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- 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
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices crispy turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your 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. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into approximately 16–20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5–7 minutes.
- Add bourbon BBQ sauce to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes until heated through.
- Toast sub rolls in the oven for around 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble subs by placing meatballs inside each roll and topping with extra sauce, cheese, and turkey bacon.
- If desired, return assembled subs to the oven for an additional 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg