BBQ Meatball Subs with Cucumber Salad
15min
20min
4
520
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of finely diced onion to the meatball mixture. If you prefer spicier meatballs, mix 1 tablespoon of hot sauce into the BBQ sauce before coating the meatballs.
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Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup BBQ sauce
4 sub rolls
2 medium cucumbers
1/4 medium red onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.
- 3
Form the mixture into 16 meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).
- 4
Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with oil.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- 6
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cucumber salad. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers and 1/4 medium red onion.
- 7
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 8
Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the dressing and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate while finishing the meatballs.
- 9
When the meatballs are done, transfer them to a saucepan and add 1 cup BBQ sauce. Heat over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, gently stirring to coat the meatballs.
- 10
Split and lightly toast the 4 sub rolls.
- 11
Place 4 meatballs in each roll and spoon additional BBQ sauce from the pan over the meatballs.
- 12
Serve the BBQ meatball subs with cucumber salad on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
520
28g
54g
22g
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