Barbecue Meatballs Recipe

Name: Barbecue Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Beef, Lean Ground; 1 whole Egg, Lightly Beaten; 5 ounces, fluid Whole Milk; 1 cup Rolled Oats; 1/2 cups Chopped Onions; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 cup Ketchup; 3/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Chopped Onions; 1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke; 1/4 teaspoons Minced Garlic

Servings: persons

1 pound Beef, Lean Ground
1 whole Egg, Lightly Beaten
5 ounces, fluid Whole Milk
1 cup Rolled Oats
1/2 cups Chopped Onions
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1 cup Ketchup
3/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Chopped Onions
1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke
1/4 teaspoons Minced Garlic

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine first 9 ingredients, just until mixed through.
3
Do not over-mix, as this makes for tough meatballs.
4
Form meatballs and spread in an even layer on baking sheet.
5
* Bake for 25 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center.
6
Remove to a dutch oven (or 4 qt casserole) with a slotted spoon.
7
Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over med-high heat.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Remove from heat and pour over meatballs, turning to coat.
10
Bake an additional 15 minutes and serve.
11
*Meatballs can be flash frozen on baking sheet and then put into a sealed container or bag and frozen at this point.
12
To prepare, just spread evenly on baking sheet and bake according to recipe directions.
13
Add sauce and enjoy!

665

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Beef, Lean Ground, 1 whole Egg, Lightly Beaten, 5 ounces, fluid Whole Milk, 1 cup Rolled Oats, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecue Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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