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BBQ Meatballs
These easy baked meatballs in BBQ sauce are a quick dinner for busy weeknights, or a tasty party appetizer to prep ahead!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 32 mins
Servings: 22 meatballs
Calories: 99 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground “meatloaf mix” (a combination of ground beef, pork and veal)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅔ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry’s brand
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 18 ounce bottle barbecue sauce (such as Stubbs or Sweet Baby Ray's, or sub with your favorite homemade bbq sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the meatball mixture by using your hands or a fork to gently combine all of the ingredients except for the bbq sauce. If time allows, cover the bowl and chill for about 1 hour (this is optional, but will make the meatballs easier to shape).
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a scoop to shape the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch balls. Tip: rub your hands with a little bit of oil to prevent the meatballs from sticking. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the meatballs to a large skillet. Pour the barbecue sauce over top; stir gently to coat.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the sauce it hot and bubbly.
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Notes
- Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs: Bake the meatballs as instructed, and then transfer them to a slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce over top, cover the Crock Pot, and keep them on the "warm" setting for up to 3 hours. This is a great option when hosting a party, and it also makes dinnertime easy on busy nights!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1meatball with sauce
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball with sauce | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.