Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mouthwatering BBQ Meatballs, a perfect dish for any gathering. These tender meatballs blend ground beef with a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, delivering a delightful taste sensation that will leave your guests craving more. Whether served as appetizers, hearty sub sandwiches, or over rice, these versatile meatballs are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a memorable dining experience without the fuss. Get ready to elevate your next event with this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; reserve half for glazing later.
- Bake the meatballs for about 25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Brush the reserved BBQ sauce over each meatball and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg