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.
For the BBQ Sauceor use your favorite jarred sauce
2cupsketchup
1/4cupapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1tablespoonchili powder
1tablespoongarlic powder
4 top-split rolls
4slicesprovolone 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.