Meatballs in BBQ Gravy Recipe

Name: Meatballs in BBQ Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon, sliced into lardons; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 glasses Chianti; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 small can tomato paste; 1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo; 3 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes; Sea salt, preferable grey; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons Parmesan, freshly grated; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 cup fine dried bread crumbs; 1 clove garlic, minced; Sea salt, preferably grey; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 pound bacon, sliced into lardons
1/2 cup olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 glasses Chianti
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 small can tomato paste
1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo
3 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
Sea salt, preferable grey
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground sirloin
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Parmesan, freshly grated
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
Sea salt, preferably grey
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water

1
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the olive oil and heat for 1 minute.
3
When the oil is hot, add the bacon and render.
4
When golden brown and beginning to crisp, add minced carrot, celery, onion, and garlic.
5
Add a pinch of salt and saute vegetables to a light brown.
6
Add rosemary and brown sugar and stir.
7
Add Chianti and vinegar to pot, stir and bring to boil.
8
Add the tomato paste, chipotles in adobo, and the chopped tomatoes.
9
Stir and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, skimming the top occasionally to remove any scum that forms.
10
In a large bowl, mix together the meat, egg, Worcestershire, cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, onion, bread crumbs, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
11
Add 1/2 cup of water.
12
Knead the water into the meat mixture with your hands.
13
Knead and roll meatballs into about 1 1/2-inch balls.
14
Place them in shallow saucepan on stove, add another 1/2 cup of water over them, and cover.
15
Turn heat to medium, and steam for 35 minutes.
16
Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs from the pan.
17
Drain the juice out of the bottom of the pan, return the meatballs to it and cover them with warm BBQ gravy.
18
Serve on top of Grilled Spaghetti.
19
Chef's Notes: Serve the BBQ meatballs with grilled spaghetti for a new smoky twist on spaghetti and meatballs.

1067

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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

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound bacon, sliced into lardons, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 carrot, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Meatballs in BBQ Gravy 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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Meatballs in BBQ Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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