BBQ Meatballs
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these irresistible BBQ Meatballs, a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender, homemade meatballs with a rich, smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, breadcrumbs, and aromatic additions like garlic and onion, these meatballs are browned to perfection before being baked in a tangy sauce elevated with Worcestershire and brown sugar. The result? Juicy, caramelized meatballs bursting with bold barbecue flavor. Perfect as a party appetizer or served over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice for a comforting dinner. With just 20 minutes of prep and easy oven-baking, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining—your guests will be asking for seconds! Keywords: BBQ meatballs recipe, barbecue sauce meatballs, homemade meatballs, party appetizer ideas, comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small ice cream scoop for even sizing, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to ensure all sides are browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.
In another bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the meatballs in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Serve the barbecue meatballs hot. They are perfect as an appetizer, or serve them over rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1286 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
