Delicious Sheet Pan BBQ Meatball Subs
Delight in the ultimate comfort food with these sheet pan BBQ meatball subs. Juicy meatballs coated in sweet and tangy barbecue sauce are nestled in warm, toasted sub rolls and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 sub rolls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and half of the BBQ sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Drizzle remaining BBQ sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat.
- Slice open each sub roll and fill with meatballs. Top generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef. - Experiment with various BBQ sauces for different flavor profiles—sweet, spicy, or smoky variations work well. - Add chopped veggies like bell peppers or onions to the meat mixture for extra crunch.