The Easiest BBQ Meatballs Ever
Servings: 20 large meatballs
Calories: 189kcal
These are the easiest homemade BBQ meatballs ever! Perfectly seasoned ground beef meatballs are topped with a homemade sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, all baked to perfection! Tender beefy barbecue meatballs that are perfect for any occasion!
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Ingredients
MEATBALLS:
- 2 pounds (907g) lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- ½ small onion, minced or grated
- 1 cup (115g) quick cooking oats
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
BBQ SAUCE:
- 1½ cups (355ml) ketchup
- ⅔ cup (125g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon each: onion powder, salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large mixing bowl mix the ground beef, eggs, onion, oats, milk, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper with hands just until well combined. Shape into twenty 2" meatballs and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Mix together the BBQ sauce ingredients until well combined. Pour over meatballs making sure to cover each. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes or until internal temperature of 165℉.
Notes
- Can cut the brown sugar down to ½ cup for a less sweet BBQ sauce.
- Can add cayenne pepper to the BBQ sauce for heat.
- STORAGE: Store cooled meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg