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BBQ Meatballs

These BBQ Meatballs feature homemade meatballs topped with your favorite BBQ sauce and baked until the glaze is perfectly sticky. An easy (and irresistible) appetizer or entree!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq meatballs, BBQ meatballs recipe
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce plus more for glazing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil lightly greased. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, panko breadcrumbs, and 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
  • Brush the meatballs generously with additional BBQ sauce, ensuring they are coated evenly.
  • Return the meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
  • Serve the BBQ glazed meatballs as an appetizer or as part of a main course. They are great on their own, with toothpicks for easy grabbing, or served with a side of coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg