Maxines Bbq D Meatballs
Savor the bold and comforting flavors of Maxine's BBQ'd Meatballs, a recipe that transforms your everyday meatball into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Featuring a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are infused with aromatics like minced garlic and diced onion, then browned to perfection and simmered in a tangy, rich BBQ sauce. The secret to their melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in the addition of milk and breadcrumbs, ensuring every bite is moist and satisfying. Whether served as a party appetizer or nestled over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty dinner, these saucy delights are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings, this easy recipe comes together in just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for browning)
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until well combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs. You should end up with about 20-24 meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. They do not need to be cooked through at this stage.
Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
In the same skillet, combine the BBQ sauce and water, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Check that the meatballs are fully cooked by cutting into one—it should be cooked through with no pink in the center. If needed, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve the BBQ'd meatballs hot, either as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.5 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 4879 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.3 g | ||
| Protein | 163.0 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2161 mg | 46% | |
*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.
