Bbq Balls Recipe
Served with hot, mild or razz-chipotle BBQ.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
BBQ Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese.
- 3
Mix Thoroughly
Use your hands or a spatula to mix all ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce (if using).
- 7
Heat Sauce
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it begins to simmer.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust with hot sauce or chipotle powder as desired for extra heat.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.