Description
Juicy, flavorful BBQ Meatballs that are quick and easy to make. Tender meatballs coated in a tangy, smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for family dinners, appetizers, or party snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite thick, tangy variety)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, beaten egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined to keep the meat tender.
- Roll the mixture into uniform balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, packing them firmly but not too tight. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 5-7 minutes in batches, they do not need to be fully cooked yet.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the sauce.
- When meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg