Description
Honey BBQ Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing dish that brings together tender, juicy meatballs coated in a delightful honey barbecue sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these meatballs offer a sweet and smoky flavor that will leave everyone reaching for more. Easy to prepare and highly versatile, they can be served as appetizers or main dishes, making them an ideal choice for game day, family dinners, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F).
- While baking, heat the honey BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat or diced bell peppers for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.