BARBECUE MEATBALLS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon loosely packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
One 25-count bag All-Purpose Meatballs (still frozen is fine), recipe follows
Mashed potatoes, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Green salad, for serving
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the barbecue sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, hot sauce and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Add the All-Purpose Meatballs and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Spoon over mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a green salad.
  • To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

Kyanna Stinson
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I wasn't a huge fan of these meatballs. I found them to be a bit dry and bland.


Steve r
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These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Bean Rosenblum
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the taste of these meatballs and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Peter Odunayo
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I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Dani Malik
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These meatballs are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make and they always taste great.


Radha Shah
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I've tried several different barbecue meatball recipes and this one is by far the best.


Itz Milan
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover meat. I always have some leftover ground beef or pork in my freezer and these meatballs are a great way to use it up.


Noah Banda
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success. Everyone loved the taste and they were so easy to make.


Chukwuemeka Nnamdi
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These meatballs are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of the beef, pork, and spices.


Nada Ebrahym
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.


Farzana kazime
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.