Description
Delicious homemade barbecue meatballs that are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly coated with smoky barbecue sauce. Easy to prepare and ideal for family dinners, parties, or snacks, these meatballs are a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender meatballs with rich barbecue flavor, making them the best barbecue meatballs you can make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky or spicy to your preference)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once cooked, transfer meatballs to a large bowl or skillet and pour barbecue sauce over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef for a healthier twist.
- Add chopped onions or grated cheese into the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Use your favorite smoky, spicy, or sweet barbecue sauce for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg