Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe HeidelbergBbq Meatballs Recipe

Bbq Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by The Heidelberg
Time1h
Serves60

Approximately 60 meatballs in BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and grated Parmesan cheese.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Simmer Sauce

    Stir the mixture well and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Final Assembly

  1. 7

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them in the saucepan with the BBQ sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the BBQ meatballs warm. You can garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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