Jul 14 2026

Meatballs Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

BBQ meatballs

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake the Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

  5. 5

    Prepare BBQ Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, prepare your favorite BBQ sauce or use store-bought.

  6. 6

    Glaze the Meatballs

    Remove meatballs from the oven and brush them with BBQ sauce, then return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the BBQ meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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