Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (preferably smoky-sweet)
- 4 sub rolls, toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the meatballs cook, warm the BBQ sauce in a saucepan.
- Once cooked, transfer the meatballs into the saucepan and toss to coat in BBQ sauce.
- Place sauced meatballs in toasted sub rolls and top with shredded cheese. Let the heat melt the cheese slightly.
- Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use provolone or mozzarella for a different cheese flavor.
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add coleslaw or pickles for texture and contrast.
- Spice it up with chili flakes or hot sauce in the BBQ sauce.
- Store leftover meatballs separately and reheat before assembling fresh subs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
