Barbecue Meatball Subs

Name: Barbecue Meatball Subs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups ketchup; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 8 submarine buns; 1/2 cup shredded 2% mexican cheese blend (kraft)

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Recipe by Chef #320840

I have been making this recipe for years and the whole family loves it. I must admit that I don't usually like traditional barbecue flavors, but this one is smoky and full of flavor! The key is the liquid smoke (a small bottle will last forever!)

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READY IN: 1hr 5mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Sauce
2

cups ketchup
1 ¹⁄₂

cups brown sugar
¹⁄₂

cup finely chopped onion
¹⁄₂

teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₄

teaspoon liquid smoke
Meatballs
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs lean ground beef
1

egg
1

teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂

cup finely chopped onion
2

teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₈

teaspoon white pepper
¹⁄₂

cup breadcrumbs
8

submarine buns
¹⁄₂

cup shredded 2% mexican cheese blend (kraft)

DIRECTIONS

Combine meatball ingredients and then form into small 1-inch meatballs. Place on baking sheet covered with wax paper and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until done.
In the meantime, combine the sauce ingredients in large pot and heat over medium-low heat. Add meatballs to sauce once they come out of the oven. Continue to cook on low for 30 minutes.
Put four meatballs inside each sub bun and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

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