Bus Stop Smoked BBQ Meatball Subs

Back-to-school nights are a lot easier when dinner can be assembled, smoked, and served without turning the kitchen upside down. These Bus Stop Smoked BBQ Meatball Subs combine juicy smoked beef meatballs, tangy BBQ sauce, melted provolone, and toasted rolls into a dinner that feels a lot more fun than another plain sandwich.

The meatballs cook directly on the smoker first, picking up plenty of smoke before getting coated in sauce. Once they are nearly finished, they get tucked into soft sub rolls, covered with cheese, and returned to the smoker just long enough to melt everything together.

You can keep these mild for the kids or add jalapeños, hot BBQ sauce, or pepper jack for more heat. They also work well for meal prep because the meatballs can be smoked ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to assemble dinner.

Serve the subs with fries, chips, tater tots, or a simple slaw. They are filling enough for dinner but easy enough to grab on the way to practice, making them a solid addition to a busy back-to-school week.