When it comes to tantalizing taste buds and satisfying cravings, few dishes can rival the allure of barbeque meatballs. These delectable morsels, bursting with smoky, savory flavors, have the ability to transport your taste buds to a realm of culinary bliss. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a potluck, or simply seeking a comforting meal, mastering the art of crafting barbeque meatballs from scratch can elevate your culinary skills and impress your friends and family. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the secrets of creating the perfect barbeque meatballs, providing you with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and a curated selection of mouthwatering recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions.
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BARBECUED MEATBALLS
Grape jelly and chili sauce are the secrets that make these meatballs so fantastic. If I'm serving them at a party, I prepare the meatballs and sauce in advance and reheat them right before guests arrive. -Irma Schnuelle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil on all sides. , Remove meatballs and drain. In the same skillet, combine chili sauce and jelly; cook and stir over medium heat until jelly has melted. Return meatballs to pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOMEMADE BBQ MEATBALLS
Get out your biggest pot! This recipes makes tons of yummy bbq meatballs - perfect for a big gathering. I always get lots of requests for this one.
Provided by Liane Carmen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.
- In a very large pot over medium heat, Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup vodka. Season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. Carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 884.5 mg, Sugar 17.7 g
BBQ MEATBALLS
Super easy appetizer that takes next to no work at all. Tastes great!
Provided by MADDIES MOM
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 4h2m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place prepared meatballs, barbeque sauce, and ketchup in a slow cooker. Let cook on a low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1381.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
BARBECUE MEATBALLS
I came across this recipe while living abroad many years ago. These meatballs are as finger-licking good as barbecued ribs but easier to eat.-Dane Harvill, Mosca, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in small batches over medium heat, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm; drain. , In the same pan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; add the meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until sauce is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BARBECUE MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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.
BARBECUED MEATBALLS
Enjoy these meatballs in a wonderfully tangy sauce! Use your favorite flavor of barbecue sauce. When the meatballs are done, you can place them in a slow cooker/server to keep them warm.
Provided by AZTHESPIAN
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread, onion, milk, salt and eggs. Shape into little meatballs, about 1 inch in size. Place the meatballs into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over the meatballs and bake for 35 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1390.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
BARBEQUED MINI-MEATBALLS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 30 mini meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Mix well with hands. Shape into the size of walnuts and place in a single layer in a 13 by 9-inch pan. Pour Neelys BBQ sauce over meatballs and bake for 45 minutes. Remove and serve with toothpicks as an appetizer.
- In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 hours.
THE JUICIEST MEAT BALLS EVER
Provided by George Duran
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield about 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the bread crumbs in the milk while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Put the beef and pork into a large bowl. Add the onion, butter, eggs, and parsley and season well with salt and pepper. Put the soaked bread crumbs into the bowl and mix it all together well with your (clean) hands. Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of ping pong balls.
- Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
SHEET PAN BARBECUE MEATBALLS
If you're a fan of cocktail meatballs, chances are you're familiar with the famous slow cooker recipe starring frozen meatballs, chili sauce, and grape jelly. It has a devoted following online and in real life and became a fixture at my family's birthday celebrations as a crowd-friendly snack adored by all ages. I've swapped the slow cooker for a sheet pan, which allows you to enjoy meatballs from scratch in minutes, rather than hours. Orange soda lends a citrusy, sweet-and-sour-esque taste to the quick-fix barbecue sauce. Shape the meatballs into smaller sizes for snacking or go big to turn this appetizer into the main event.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the meatballs. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil, then grease the foil with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread and milk and let sit until the bread has absorbed the milk, about 5 minutes. Mash it all together with a fork. Add the ground beef, ground pork, egg, scallions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix together just until combined.
- Scoop out 2-tablespoon portions of the mixture and roll into balls. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake the meatballs for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. (Larger meatballs will require longer cooking times.) While the meatballs are baking, make the barbecue sauce.
- Make the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the orange soda, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
- When the soda mixture comes to a boil, whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Boil the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to the consistency of syrup, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set the sauce aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven, then transfer to a large bowl. Pour in the barbecue sauce, toss to combine, and serve.
BBQ GLAZED HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs made from beef, onion, oatmeal, evaporated milk, and egg, and glazed with a homemade barbecue sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and liquid smoke. Best meatballs I ever tasted. Everyone asks for this recipe.
Provided by TERESA64151
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix beef, egg, oats, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and 1/2 cup onion. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix ketchup, garlic, sugar, 1/4 cup onion, and liquid smoke. Pour evenly over the meatballs.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour in the preheated oven, until the minimum internal temperature of a meatball reaches 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 55.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 483.8 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
BAKED BBQ MEATBALLS
A sweet, tangy sauce gives these meatballs a wicked delicious taste that guarantees an empty dish at potlucks and several requests for the recipe. This recipe is easily doubled.
Provided by Chris H
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, cracker crumbs, chopped onion, milk, eggs, and salt in a large bowl. Roll out 20 meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet with a rim. Whisk together the ketchup, water, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour mixture over meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 603.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
MEATBALLS IN BARBECUE SAUCE
This recipe came from my home ec teacher in high school. I enjoy making it because you can throw it in the oven and still have time to do other things.-Yvonne Nave, Lyons, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 50m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour over meatballs. Bake 10-12 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
What comes to mind when you think of meatballs? Some might remember as far back as Lady and the Tramp and the romantic scene shared over a plate of meatballs. Or you might think of Subway's pretty decent meatball sub with marinara sauce. Some might even think of trips to Ikea and the inevitable plate of Swedish Meatballs that somehow go hand in hand with buying furniture.
Provided by The Cooking Jar
Categories Meatballs
Time 30m
Yield 55 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix them together throughly with your hands.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon worth of meatball mixture and squeeze it several times to pack it tightly.
- Roll the mixture between the palms of your hands to form a 1 1/2" meatball.
- Arrange each meatball on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
- Allow the meatballs to cool down before trying to pick them up or they will break apart.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 721, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.7
Tips:
- Use ground beef and pork: This combination provides the perfect balance of flavor and texture. If you prefer, you can also use all beef or all pork.
- Season the meatballs generously: Don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs to the meat mixture. This will help to give the meatballs a lot of flavor.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven: You'll need a large pot to cook the meatballs in. A Dutch oven is ideal, but a large skillet will also work.
- Brown the meatballs in batches: Don't overcrowd the pot when browning the meatballs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the meatballs in sauce: After the meatballs are browned, simmer them in a flavorful sauce. This will help to tenderize the meatballs and infuse them with even more flavor.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes: Barbecue meatballs are a versatile dish that can be served over a variety of sides.
Conclusion:
Barbecue meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're tailgating, having a party, or just enjoying a weeknight dinner, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. So fire up your grill or stovetop and get cooking!
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