BBQ Meatballs

BBQ Meatballs Recipe– super delicious! Great at a meal, for game day, or an easy appetizer for parties. Ground beef, oatmeal, milk, onion, Montreal steak seasoning, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. The flavors are so bold and amazing! I always double the recipe and never have any leftovers! The whole family LOVES these yummy meatballs!

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Homemade Meatballs

These BBQ Meatballs are a new family favorite! They are quick and easy to make and everyone loves them! I served these meatballs as a main dish, but they would be equally delicious on game day! You can assemble the meatballs ahead of time and bake them right before the party. Keep them warm in the crockpot. SO easy! Add these juicy meatballs to your menu ASAP! They are sure to be a hit!!

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How to Make BBQ Meatballs Recipe

These meatballs are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together lean ground beef, quick oats, milk, onion, Montreal steak seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Roll the meatball mixture into small balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 10 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of canola oil over medium-high heat. Brown the frozen meatballs on the stovetop until just brown. Place meatballs into an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, sugar, white vinegar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce. Spoon the sauce over the partially cooked meatballs. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake. Garnish the meatballs with some parsley or green onions.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can substitute ground pork or ground turkey.
  • The meat mixture is very soft. You need to refrigerate or freeze the meatballs for a few minutes before browning and baking. I got 26 medium meatballs. You may get a few more or a few less depending on how big you make your meatballs.
  • I made a homemade bbq sauce to go on top of the meatballs. You can substitute an equal amount of your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce
  • My favorite brand of store-bought bbq sauce is Sweet Baby Rays and Williamson Brothers.
  • For a spicy sauce, substitute Heinz chili sauce for the ketchup and add some red pepper flakes.
  • If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, bake the meatballs on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • chopped bell peppers
    • ​cheddar cheese
    • parmesan cheese
  • Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free dish.
  • Can I make meatballs in the crock pot? Yes! Brown the meatballs and place them in the slow cooker. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW heat for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat in the microwave.
    • Leftover meatballs are great on some crusty bread for a Meatball Sub sandwich.
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What to Serve with Barbecue Meatballs

We served these baked meatballs with some mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. They would also be good with rice, mac & cheese, noodles, or on some crusty bread for a Meatball Sub. YUM!

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BBQ Meatballs

Yield: 26 meatballs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
BBQ Meatballs – super delicious! Great at a meal or a party appetizer. Ground beef, oatmeal, milk, onion, salt, pepper, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, hot sauce and Worcestershire. I always double the recipe! The whole family LOVES these yummy meatballs!

Ingredients:

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp Montreal steak seasoning

Sauce

  • cup ketchup
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion
  • dash tabasco
  • 4 tsp Worcestershire

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 ºF.
  • Combine all meatball ingredients. Roll into medium-small balls and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Place cookie sheet in freezer for 5 or 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of canola oil. Brown meatballs in canola oil until just brown. Place meatballs into a 9×13-inch baking dish or oven-proof skillet.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty French bread.

Notes:

Can use ground turkey in place of ground beef.

Steph

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