Bar-b-q Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Bar-B-Q Sauce Ingredients
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Make Bar-B-Q Sauce
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix well.
- 4
Simmer Sauce
Heat the saucepan over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Cook Meatballs
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- 6
Coat with Bar-B-Q Sauce
Remove the meatballs from the oven and carefully transfer them to the saucepan with the Bar-B-Q sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
Serve
- 7
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the Bar-B-Q meatballs hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. They can be served as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.