Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 sub rolls
8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter (you should get approximately 16-20 meatballs).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total. They don’t need to be cooked through completely at this stage.
Once all meatballs are browned, return them all to the skillet if you worked in batches. Pour the bourbon BBQ sauce over the meatballs, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring gently to ensure even coating.
While the meatballs are simmering, slice your sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge. Place them on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Once the meatballs have finished simmering and the rolls are toasted, assemble your Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs. Place 4-5 meatballs inside each roll, spooning extra sauce over them.
Top each sub with ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 slices of crispy bacon, broken into pieces if desired.
For an extra-melty cheese experience, return the assembled subs to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Serve your Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs immediately, with additional bourbon BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
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