Classic American BBQ Meatball Subs
BBQ meatball subs are warm, cheesy, filling, and perfect for casual dinners, weekend lunches, or game-night meals.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ onion (sliced)
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Bake or pan-cook until completely done.
- Coat the cooked meatballs with BBQ sauce.
- Slice the sub rolls without cutting completely through.
- Add meatballs to each roll.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
- Bake until the cheese melts.
- Finish with parsley or sliced onion.
Notes
- Toast the rolls first to prevent sogginess.
- Add pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Use turkey meatballs for a lighter variation.
- Serve with potato wedges or coleslaw.