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Barbeque Meatballs

These barbeque meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for gatherings or a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Meat thermometer
  • Large skillet (optional for frying)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush them generously with barbeque sauce.
  7. Return the glazed meatballs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

These meatballs are great as a main dish or served as appetizers at parties, and they can be made ahead of time.