BBQ Meatballs: A Family Favorite Recipe

Name: BBQ Meatballs: A Family Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Quick Oats; 2 whole Eggs; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Minced Dried Onion Flakes; 1 cup Evaporated Milk(or Cream, If You're Feelin' Frisky!); 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 1 pound Ground Turkey; 1- 1/2 cup Ketchup; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Honey; 1/4 cups Molasses; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Quick Oats
2 whole Eggs
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Minced Dried Onion Flakes
1 cup Evaporated Milk(or Cream, If You're Feelin' Frisky!)
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 pound Ground Turkey
1- 1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Honey
1/4 cups Molasses
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke

1
Combine quick oats, eggs, seasonings, onion flakes, and evaporated milk in a large bowl.
2
Crumble the beef and turkey over the top of your oats mixture and use your hands to combine it gently but thoroughly.
3
Pat into a mound, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest in the refrigerator for about one hour, to allow some of the moisture to absorb and the flavors to blend.
4
Remove from the fridge and scoop into individual balls, using a cookie scoop.
5
Round gently in your palm and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
6
You should get about 35 meatballs (pan will be full).
7
Combine sauce ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, liquid smoke, and if desired, about 1/4 cup of water to make things smooth.
8
Pour over the meatballs coating all the nooks and crannies with the sauce.
9
Bake in a preheated 350F oven, uncovered for about 1 hour or until cooked through and bubbling.
10
Or, after putting the sauce on the meatballs, you can double wrap and freeze the pan of meatballs for up to 3 months.
11
To bake after freezing, remove pan from the freezer and put in refrigerator to thaw, about 8-10 hours.
12
Then, 30 minutes before baking, remove the pan from fridge, then bake, uncovered, at 350F for one hour.

866

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Calories

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Quick Oats, 2 whole Eggs, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, BBQ Meatballs: A Family Favorite 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!

BBQ Meatballs: A Family Favorite

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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