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BBQ Meatballs
This BBQ meatballs recipe is made with ground beef and a tangy, homemade BBQ sauce for a favorite party appetizer or easy dinner idea.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion , finely minced
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup canola 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% 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.