Fabulous Barbecue Meatballs
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these Fabulous Barbecue Meatballs—juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly coated in a rich barbecue glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe combines ground beef and pork with pantry staples like breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and onion powder to create perfectly tender meatballs. A quick sear in olive oil brings out a mouthwatering caramelized crust before they’re baked to perfection. For the ultimate finish, these bite-sized delights are simmered in tangy barbecue sauce to infuse every bite with smoky-sweet goodness. Ideal for a comforting dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these meatballs pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or even as party skewers. With just 45 minutes from prep to plate, they’re a guaranteed hit for any occasion!
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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 unit Large egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Use a cookie scoop or your hands to shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. This step adds flavor but does not cook them through.
Once seared, transfer the meatballs back to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
While the meatballs are baking, heat the barbecue sauce in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
When the meatballs are done, add them to the saucepan with the barbecue sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs thoroughly with the sauce.
Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors. Serve warm as an appetizer, over rice, or with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1095 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*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.
