Bourbon BBQ Meatball Subs
This delicious bourbon bbq meatball subs is a fantastic dish that's sure to impress. Made with ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, it combines great flavors and textures for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until just mixed. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until they are browned, which will take about 5 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, warm the bourbon BBQ sauce. Once heated, add the cooked meatballs and toss them to coat thoroughly.
- Split the hoagie rolls and lightly toast them. Place 3 meatballs inside each roll.
- Top the meatballs with shredded cheese and the chopped turkey bacon. Place the subs under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle additional bourbon BBQ sauce over the subs before serving.