Description
These BBQ meatballs are a perfect combination of savory and sweet, with a sticky barbecue sauce coating tender meatballs. They make a great appetizer for parties or a delicious main dish served over rice or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Main Meatball Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for sweeter sauce)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Prepare Barbecue Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the barbecue sauce and brown sugar (if using). Stir until warm and combined.
- Coat Meatballs: Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and gently toss to coat them evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and sticky.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice or mashed potatoes as a main dish.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef if preferred.
- For extra smoky flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
