BBQ Meatballs
Tender homemade beef meatballs baked until perfectly browned and coated in a rich, sweet, and smoky barbecue sauce. They're perfect for family dinners, parties, game days, and potlucks.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a lined baking sheet.
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into evenly sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until cooked through.
- Heat the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the warm sauce until evenly coated.
- Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes for even more flavor.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dishes or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- A cookie scoop helps create evenly sized meatballs that cook consistently.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs with the sauce for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 13g
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