BBQ Meatballs with Couscous Recipe

Name: BBQ Meatballs with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 gal. water, divided; 4 qt. couscous, uncooked; 3 qt. green peppers, chopped; 3 qt. red peppers, chopped; 3 qt. ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 3 pt. dry bread crumbs; 1-1/2 qt. egg whites; 1-1/2 pt. fresh parsley, chopped; 2 qt. OPEN PIT Original Restaurant Recipe Barbecue Sauce, divided; 1 cup oil

Servings: persons

4 gal. water, divided
4 qt. couscous, uncooked
3 qt. green peppers, chopped
3 qt. red peppers, chopped
3 qt. ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
3 pt. dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 qt. egg whites
1-1/2 pt. fresh parsley, chopped
2 qt. OPEN PIT Original Restaurant Recipe Barbecue Sauce, divided
1 cup oil

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Bring 2-1/2 gal.
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of the water to boil in large saucepot.
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(Or bring 3/4 cup of the water to boil in medium saucepan for trial recipe.)
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Add couscous and peppers; cover.
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Remove from heat.
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Let stand 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, mix meat, bread crumbs, egg whites, parsley and 1-1/4 qt.
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of the barbecue sauce (or 2 Tbsp.
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of the barbecue sauce for trial recipe).
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Shape into 1-1/2-inch meatballs.
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Heat oil in large skillet (or in medium skillet for trial recipe) on medium-high heat.
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Add meatballs; cook 7 to 10 minutes minutes or until evenly browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
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Add remaining 1-1/2 gal.
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water (or remaining 1/2 cup water for trial recipe); cook an additional 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
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Brush meatballs with remaining 3 cups barbecue sauce (or remaining 1 Tbsp.
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barbecue sauce for trial recipe).
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Fluff couscous with fork.
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Spoon onto serving plate; top each serving with 4 meatballs.

812

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 gal. water, divided, 4 qt. couscous, uncooked, 3 qt. green peppers, chopped, 3 qt. red peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, BBQ Meatballs with Couscous 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.

BBQ Meatballs with Couscous

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