Meatball Barbecue

Tender, flavorful, and coated in a sticky, tangy barbecue glaze, this Meatball Barbecue recipe is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Juicy ground beef and pork are blended with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and onion for perfectly seasoned meatballs that are seared to golden perfection. Simmered in a luscious homemade barbecue sauce enhanced with honey and Worcestershire sauce, these meatballs soak up every bit of sweet and smoky flavor. Ready in just 50 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or an easy weeknight treat. Serve them over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or with fresh, crusty bread to mop up the irresistible sauce! Keywords: barbecue meatballs, homemade BBQ sauce, comfort food dinner, easy meatball recipe, ground beef and pork meatballs.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 whole Eggs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small, golf-ball-sized meatballs. Place them on a large plate or tray.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, searing them on all sides until browned. This should take 5-7 minutes per batch. Set the browned meatballs aside on a clean plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Return the meatballs to the skillet, turning them gently to coat them in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Once the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the skillet from heat.

Step 7

Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with chopped parsley (optional). They pair wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1858.4 grams (1858.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3946

Total Fat 199.20g	255%
Saturated Fat 71.50g	358%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 991mg	330%
Sodium 11183mg	486%
Total Carbohydrate 355.10g	129%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 228.80g
Protein 198.20g	396%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 905mg	70%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 2930mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 35.5%