Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs Ready in 30 Minutes

These Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs are a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Juicy meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings are smothered in bourbon BBQ sauce, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, then served in a toasted sub roll for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- 2
Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through.
- 3
Assemble the Subs: Place meatballs in sub rolls, top with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
- 4
Serve: Enjoy hot and gooey meatball subs!
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