Are you looking for a flavorful and satisfying dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than BBQ sauced meatballs! This delightful recipe combines the savory flavors of barbecue sauce with the tender texture of meatballs, creating a dish that is both irresistible and easy to make. Whether you are hosting a party or simply seeking a comforting meal, BBQ sauced meatballs are sure to satisfy your cravings. Let's dive into the mouthwatering world of this delectable dish and explore the secrets to creating perfect BBQ sauced meatballs that will have everyone raving about your culinary skills.
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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
BBQ SAUCED MEATBALLS
Coated in a thick and tasty barbecue sauce, these tender meatballs taste like mini meat laves with a little zip. I usually freeze them in small baking dishes that I cover tightly with foil. They can be reheated in the microwave or oven.-Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart in ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs, Bake, uncovered, at 350° until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, 45-50 minutes. Cool. For each serving, place three meatballs with sauce in a small freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen meatballs: Thaw in the refrigerator or remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
BBQ SAUCE MEATBALLS
I whipped these up for my son's first birthday so I could serve something savory alongside the cake and ice cream. They're delicious! -Tara Reeder, Mason, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 7h20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, cheese, bread crumbs and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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.
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.
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
SWEET BARBECUE MEATBALLS
The sweet, thick barbecue sauce clings to large tasty meatballs. This recipe is one of my favorites to take to potlucks or to serve as a meal after harvest. -Gwen Goss, Garden City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke if desired and lemon juice; cook and stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
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
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
MEATBALLS IN BBQ SAUCE
Make and share this Meatballs in BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mark anderson
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lightly mix ground beef, oats, evaporated milk, 1 cup onion, eggs, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls and place in single layer in two 9x13 baking dishes.
- Combine catsup, brown sugar, liquid smoke and garlic powder.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of onion.
- Pour over meatballs.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- These are wonderful and freeze very well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6615.4, Fat 282.8, SaturatedFat 115, Cholesterol 1417.8, Sodium 11539.7, Carbohydrate 727.8, Fiber 24.3, Sugar 548.8, Protein 308.2
GRANDMA'S BARBECUED COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
As long as I can remember, my Grandma Audrey made these meatballs on Christmas Eve. A few years back, she shared the recipe with me. These are great for any party, but at my house, Christmas Eve just wouldn't be the same without them! These can be made ahead, and just heated when ready to serve.
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- Combine all ingredients except bbq sauce in a bowl, and form into smaller sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- (time will depend on size of meatballs).
- When cooked through, remove meatballs from cookie sheet and drain off excess grease.
- Put meatballs and barbecue sauce in a crock pot, and stir to combine.
- Keep on the"keep warm" setting.
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right meatballs. You can use homemade or store-bought meatballs, but make sure they're cooked thoroughly before adding them to the sauce.
- Use a good quality BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce is the star of the show, so make sure you use a sauce that you love. Experiment with different brands and flavors to find one that you really enjoy.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless variations on this recipe, so feel free to add your own personal touch. Try using different types of BBQ sauce, adding different spices, or even throwing in some vegetables.
Conclusion:
BBQ sauced meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or even a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for something quick and tasty to make, give BBQ sauced meatballs a try.
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