Slow Cooker BBQ Meatball Subs

If all you can think is “spaghetti” when considering meatballs for dinner then it’s time to shake up your meatball game. These slow cooker BBQ meatball subs cook low and slow all day in a quick and simple homemade BBQ sauce. When it’s time for dinner just pile the savory meatballs onto toasted rolls and top with cheese and serve. So, forget the spaghetti and make these slow cooker BBQ meatball subs instead – it’s a dinnertime switch-up everyone is sure to love. Slow Cooker BBQ Meatball Subs Dinner ruts are the worst. Getting stuck in a never-ending merry-go-round of tacos, baked chicken, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs and casseroles for weeks on end can only lead to feeling bored in the kitchen. Boring for the cook and boring for everyone gathering around the table, but I get it. Ease and convenience often take precedence over the need to feel creative. Having your shopping list and dinner prep steps on auto pilot isn’t always a bad thing, but sometimes it’s good to switch things up a bit especially if the new thing is simple, delicious, and bound to get everyone excited about pulling up a chair for dinner. Hello slow cooker BBQ meatball subs. Things You’ll Need If you like you can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate them. If it will be more than two days before you toss them in the slow cooker, freeze them. You can toss them right into the crockpot frozen or you can thaw them in the refrigerator over night. There are affiliate links in this post. That means if you buy something from that link, I will earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you anything additional. For the Meatballs: Dried Breadcrumbs Onion Powder Garlic Powder Chili Powder Cumin Kosher Salt Black Pepper Parsley Egg Olive Oil Ground Beef For the Barbecue Sauce: Ketchup Apple Cider Vinegar Worcestershire Sauce Brown Sugar Chili Powder Garlic Powder Spend 10 minutes making the meatballs and super simple BBQ sauce in the morning and arrive home that night to a house filled with the savory scent of slow cooked meatballs just begging to be piled into soft toasted rolls. Go one step further with some melted provolone cheese and suddenly your standard meatball night is looking (and tasting!) all shiny and new again. Can you hear the cheering yet? SCROLL DOWN FOR THE PRINTABLE VERSION OTHER MEATBALL RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY: Using refrigerator biscuits, meatballs and some cheese you can make these super delicious meatball stuffed biscuits that work as an appetizer or a grab and go dinner. Here’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for fall. My meatball soup is full of flavor and easy to make. If you love a classic supper of spaghetti and meatballs this one is for you! April over at Girl Gone Gourmet has a wonderful looking dish called Braised Meatballs with Buttered Noodles that you may want to try as well. Want even more free recipes? Be sure to join my newsletter for FREE recipes and craft ideas sent to your email inbox every week. Slow Cooker BBQ Meatball Subs   Print Prep Cook Total   Easy slow cooker BBQ meatball subs are a great way to switch up the dinner routine. The meatballs cook low and slow in a simple homemade BBQ sauce so when it's time for dinner just toast some rolls and top with some melty cheese. Psst! Want to make it even easier? Just substitute your favorite jarred BBQ sauce for the homemade recipe listed below. Author: April Anderson for Amanda's Cookin' Category: Dinner Servings: 4 Ingredients For the Meatballs ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground beef For the BBQ Sauce (or use your favorite jarred sauce) 2 cups ketchup ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 4 top-split rolls 4 slices provolone cheese Instructions Mix the breadcrumbs and spices together in a large bowl. Add the parsley, egg, and olive oil and mix until well combined. Add the ground beef and, using your hands, mix until combined. To make the BBQ sauce combine all of the sauce ingredients together in the slow cooker. Scoop a couple generous tablespoons of the ground beef mixture to form each meatball, you should have approximately 16 meatballs when done. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs to coat. Cook on low for eight hours. To make the sandwiches: turn the oven to broil. Split the buns and place them on a baking sheet. Toast the buns under the broiler for a few minutes until golden brown. Place the meatballs in each roll. Top with slices of provolone cheese and place under the broiler just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 3.5.3208   About Latest Posts