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BBQ Glazed Meatballs

Tender, juicy meatballs coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ glaze, perfect for parties, family dinners, or game day appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb ground pork optional
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
BBQ Glaze
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl to form a soft paste. Let sit 2 minutes.
  3. Add ground meat, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Shape mixture into 1–1.25 inch (2.5–3 cm) meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  6. While meatballs bake, combine BBQ sauce, honey (or brown sugar), apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika in a saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  7. Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the glaze and simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until fully coated.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and extra glaze on the side.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, use chipotle BBQ sauce. Can be made ahead and reheated in sauce or kept warm in a slow cooker.