Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef or wild game (such as venison or bison)
  • 2 tbsp Rave BBQ Rubs Da Burger Bomb seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Smoked Marinara Sauce:

  • 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tbsp Rave BBQ Rubs Lasagna Love seasoning

For the Subs:

  • 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Extra Lasagna Love seasoning for topping

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Meatballs:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, Da Burger Bomb seasoning, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until just combined.
    • Form into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  2. Smoke the Meatballs and Marinara Sauce:
    • Preheat your smoker to 225°F for a low and slow smoke.
    • Place the meatballs on a smoker-safe tray or wire rack, spacing them evenly.
    • Pour the marinara sauce into a smoker-safe dish, stir in Lasagna Love seasoning, and place it in the smoker alongside the meatballs.
    • Smoke both the meatballs and marinara sauce for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F and are fully cooked.
  3. Prepare the Buns:
    • While the meatballs and sauce are smoking, cut the sub rolls or hoagie buns in half.
    • Scoop out some of the bread from the bottom half of each roll to create a pocket for the meatballs.
  4. Assemble the Meatball Subs:
    • Spoon some smoked marinara sauce into the bottom of each scooped-out bun.
    • Place 3-4 meatballs in each sub roll, nestling them into the pocket.
    • Spoon additional smoked marinara sauce over the meatballs, then top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
    • Sprinkle a bit of Lasagna Love seasoning on top of the cheese for added flavor.
  5. Smoke the Assembled Subs:
    • Increase the smoker temperature to 300°F.
    • Place the assembled subs back on the smoker and smoke for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve:
    • Carefully remove the subs from the smoker and serve hot.

Enjoy these smoky, flavorful meatball subs with Da Burger Bomb and Lasagna Love seasoning, topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan! Perfect for any BBQ spread.