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    Savory Barbecue Meatballs

    Published: Jul 18, 2019 · Modified: Oct 21, 2019 by Amanda Cooks & Styles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    SAVORY BARBECUE MEATBALLS - Homemade meatballs tossed in a delicious savory barbecue sauce.

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    How to cook the meatballs?

    To make the meatballs: Combine diced onion, minced garlic, ground beef, seasonings, ketchup, mustard, breadcrumbs and an egg. Mix the ingredients well and begin to form small to medium sized meatballs.

    Next, heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add the meatballs to your hot skillet. Let the bottom of the meatballs lightly brown and then carefully begin turning meatballs using tongs or a spatula. Repeat this process until all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.

    Once your meatballs are finished cooking, turn heat to medium low and add the barbecue sauce. Lightly stir the meatballs to fully coat in the sauce. You are ready to eat! Enjoy!!

    What about the Barbecue sauce?

    You can use your favorite barbecue sauce recipe or your favorite store bought kind. But, I highly recommend going the extra mile and making my barbecue sauce for this recipe. It's so dang good! See my recipe below.

    How should I serve these meatballs?

    Serve these meatballs as a tasty appetizer at a party. A perfect way to do this is to stick a small skewer into the top of each meatball or serve in mini cupcake liners!

    Another delicious idea, is to serve over a mashed potatoes or a bed of rice. I served these meatballs with a side of my favorite chipotle macaroni and cheese!

    SAVORY BARBECUE MEATBALLS RECIPE

    Makes: 16 meatballs

    Ingredients:

    • Meatballs:
    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 2 tablespoon ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • â…“ cup panko
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
    • BBQ Sauce:
    • 2 tablespoon canola oil
    • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • â…“ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon mustard
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

    Directions:

    1. For the BBQ sauce: Heat oil over medium heat, add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve. This will last in the fridge for about a week.
    2. For the meatballs: Combine diced onion, minced garlic, ground beef, seasonings, ketchup, mustard, breadcrumbs and an egg. Mix the ingredients well and begin to form small to medium sized meatballs.
    3. Next, heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add the meatballs to your hot skillet. Let the bottom of the meatballs lightly brown and then carefully begin turning meatballs using tongs or a spatula. Repeat this process until all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
    4. Once your meatballs are finished cooking, turn heat to medium low and add the barbecue sauce. Lightly stir the meatballs to fully coat in the sauce. You are ready to eat! Enjoy!!

    For more delicious recipes like my Savory Barbecue Meatballs, view all of my Appetizer recipes here.

    Savory Barbecue Meatballs

    Amanda Cooks & Styles
    Delicious homemade meatballs tossed in a savory barbecue sauce.
    5 from 24 votes
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    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • Meatballs:
    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 2 tablespoon ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • â…“ cup panko
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
    • BBQ Sauce:
    • 2 tablespoon canola oil
    • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • â…“ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon mustard
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon worcestershire
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

    Instructions
     

    • For the BBQ sauce: Heat oil over medium heat, add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve. This will last in the fridge for about a week.
    • For the meatballs: Combine diced onion, minced garlic, ground beef, seasonings, ketchup, mustard, breadcrumbs and an egg. Mix the ingredients well and begin to form small to medium sized meatballs.
    • Next, heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add the meatballs to your hot skillet. Let the bottom of the meatballs lightly brown and then carefully begin turning meatballs using tongs or a spatula. Repeat this process until all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
    • Once your meatballs are finished cooking, turn heat to medium low and add the barbecue sauce. Lightly stir the meatballs to fully coat in the sauce. You are ready to eat! Enjoy!!
    Keyword appetizer, barbecue meatballs, bbq meatballs, meatball recipe, party food
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