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Succulent homemade meatballs in rich tomato sauce garnished with fresh herbs on a white platter.

BBQ Meatballs

Baked bree smiling woman enjoying homemade jam at kitchen table.Melissa Nicholson
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until just combined.
    Seasoned ground meat mixture ready for cooking, ideal for homemade meatloaf or burgers.
  • Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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  • Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are baking, pour the BBQ sauce into a saucepan and warm over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
    Rich homemade barbecue sauce in a stainless steel saucepan.
  • Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan and gently toss them with the BBQ sauce until they are well coated.
  • Serve the BBQ meatballs warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 941mgFiber: 1g
Keyword appetizer, bbq meatballs, beef meatballs
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