Barbecue Meatballs
Juicy, smoky, and irresistibly saucy, these Barbecue Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are seasoned to perfection with garlic and onion powder, then baked until golden brown. The homemade barbecue sauce, a tangy-sweet combo of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of smoked paprika, takes these meatballs to the next level. Perfect as a party appetizer or served over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty main dish, this recipe is ready in just under an hour and packed with bold barbecue flavor. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these meatballs are guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
While the meatballs bake, prepare the barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the baked meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a large skillet. Pour the barbecue sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat each one thoroughly.
Cook the meatballs and sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sauce to thicken and cling to the meatballs.
Serve the barbecue meatballs warm as an appetizer or over rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 167.8 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 730 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 3815 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.2 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.2 g | ||
| Protein | 151.9 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1562 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
