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BBQ Meatballs

Savory meatballs are baked and then tossed in a sweet and sticky homemade barbecue sauce.
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Course: Appetizer
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 1 Blender/food processor
  • 1 broiler pan/baking sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 2" scoop

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lbs ground pork
  • 3 slices bread
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, diced large
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Homemade BBQ Sauce

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a broiling pan with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
  • Heat a medium skillet on medium-low heat with the olive oil. Add the onions and bell pepper and sauté until the onion is translucent. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Place the bread slices in a blender or food processor. Pulse until they form a fine sandy crumb.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl except for the barbecue sauce. Mix until just combined.
  • Use a 2" scoop to portion out the meatballs onto the prepared broiling pan.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a casserole dish and toss with the barbecue sauce. Return them to the oven for 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbly.
  • Enjoy!

BBQ Sauce

  • Mix all the ingredients together and cook in a small stock pot until sugar dissolves.

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Notes

The texture of meatballs is as important as the flavor. When mixing your ingredients, be gentle and don't over work the meat. This will ensure that they're tender, light, and melt in your mouth delicious.
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