Description
30 Minutes Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs deliver a mouthwatering experience, combining the smoky richness of bacon and the sweet tang of bourbon BBQ sauce in every bite. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these delectable meatball subs are quick to prepare and will leave your guests craving more. Serve them with gooey cheese on soft hoagie rolls for an unforgettable treat that turns any ordinary day into a culinary celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 soft hoagie rolls
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped bacon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into uniform golf ball-sized meatballs (about 12-15).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil and sear meatballs until browned on all sides (approximately 8 minutes), ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Pour bourbon BBQ sauce over the browned meatballs, tossing to coat. Allow to bubble gently for about 5 minutes.
- Place cheese slices atop meatballs in the skillet and cover to melt (about 1 minute).
- Assemble subs by filling each hoagie roll with two or three meatballs, topped with melted cheese and extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (195g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg