Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- Optional: sliced pickles, chopped onions, or jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Heat bourbon BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once browned, add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes, covered, until cooked through and coated with BBQ glaze.
- While meatballs cook, slice hoagie rolls lengthwise and lightly toast if desired.
- Place 3-4 meatballs into each bun, spooning extra sauce over them.
- Top with slices of cheddar cheese and allow to melt slightly.
- Add chopped bacon and optional toppings like pickles, onions, or jalapeños.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the buns before assembling.
- Use fresh bacon for the best crunch and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce for desired sweetness and smokiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available if gluten-free bread crumbs used
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 670 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg