Sticky Barbacue Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sticky Barbacue Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg hamburger/mince meat; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup milk; 1 onion, chopped finely; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1 tbsp lawry's seasoning salt; 3 tbsp parmesan cheese; 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup blitzed or finely crushed crackers; 1 bottle of barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 small onion, minced; 1/2 cup to 3/4 of water; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp mustard; 1 tbsp honey

Servings: persons

1 1/4 kg hamburger/mince meat
2 eggs
3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup milk
1 onion, chopped finely
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tbsp lawry's seasoning salt
3 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 cup ketchup
1 cup blitzed or finely crushed crackers
1 bottle of barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup to 3/4 of water
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp honey

1
Pre-heat the oven to 350 f/180 c/ gas mark 4.
2
In a large bowl mix all the meatball ingredients together until its a meatloaf-like mixture.
3
Cover and let the meat sit for about 30 to marinade and mix the flavours together.
4
Roll the meat into balls about the size of a golf ball.
5
Use a ice cream scooper if you find it easier.
6
Spray a baking tray, and place the meatballs on it as you roll.
7
Transfer to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
8
Mix all the barbecue ingredients together in a pot.
9
Simmer on low for about 45 minutes until the mixture has become sticky and thickened.
10
Stir every so often.
11
Add a small splash of water before adding the meatballs.
12
Add the meatballs into sauce and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
13
You want the meat inside to be nice and soft and slightly crispy on the outside.
14
When done let the meatballs sit in the sauce covered with a lid for about 20 minutes.
15
Serve over plain rice or mashed potatoes.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 kg hamburger/mince meat, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Sticky Barbacue 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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Sticky Barbacue Meatballs

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