BBQ Meatballs
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BBQ Meatballs
Description
BBQ Meatballs start with lean ground beef mixed with bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is shaped into small, uniform meatballs that brown evenly when cooked in canola or sunflower oil. Separately, a BBQ sauce is prepared by combining chili sauce or ketchup with sugar, water, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. After browning, the meatballs are transferred to the sauce and simmered covered to finish cooking and soak up the flavors.
The resulting meatballs are coated in a tangy and moderately sweet sauce, balancing richness from the beef and a slight acidity from the vinegar. Browning first creates a textured surface that holds the sauce well. They can be served straight from the skillet, suitable for casual dinners or as finger food at gatherings.
The recipe suggests adding water if the sauce thickens too much while simmering. Cooking in batches prevents crowding, which helps the meatballs brown properly without steaming. They can be kept warm in the covered skillet before serving.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 cup bread crumbs dry
- 1 medium onion , finely minced
- 2 egg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup canola oil or sunflower oil
BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce or ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the ground beef with the bread crumbs, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to make the meat into 1-inch balls. Lightly roll the balls between the palms of your hands and set them on a baking sheet or cutting board.
- Mix the chili sauce or ketchup with the sugar, water, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Pour into a large skillet and warm over low heat.
- In a large non-stick skillet, bring the oil to medium heat and add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd them. Move the meatballs around right away so they brown evenly and don't get flat sides. Cook the meatballs for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides then transfer to the skillet with BBQ sauce and cover with a lid. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Add 1-2 tablespoons more water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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