Honey Chipotle Barbecue Meatballs Recipe

Name: Honey Chipotle Barbecue Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs; 1/2 cups Water; 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 1 whole Sweet Onion, Diced; 1 whole Egg; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; Olive Oil, For Frying The Meatballs; 1 cup Ketchup; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Honey; 3 Tablespoons Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce; 4 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 3 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 1 pinch Black Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
1/2 cups Water
2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
1 whole Sweet Onion, Diced
1 whole Egg
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Olive Oil, For Frying The Meatballs
1 cup Ketchup
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Honey
3 Tablespoons Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
4 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
3 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
1 pinch Black Pepper To Taste

1
In a small bowl, add the bread crumbs to the water.
2
Stir to mix well and set aside.
3
Combine the ground beef, onion and egg.
4
Mix in the wet bread crumbs and salt.
5
Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls.
6
Heat a large skillet on medium high.
7
Pour in a little olive oil.
8
Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
9
Then cover and allow to simmer for about 15 20 minutes or until done.
10
Remove to a large bowl.
11
For the sauce:
12
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until very smooth, 1-2 minutes.
13
If a thinner consistency is desired, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin the mixture.
14
In a small saucepan or in a microwaveable bowl, heat sauce until warm and pour over meatballs.
15
Stir gently to coat all the meatballs.
16
Serve over rice.

938

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Protein

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* 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.

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: 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs, 1/2 cups Water, 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef, 1 whole Sweet Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Honey Chipotle 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.

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Honey Chipotle Barbecue Meatballs

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