Bar-B-Q Meatballs Recipe ππ₯
Description: This Bar-B-Q Meatballs recipe, passed down from my mother-in-law, is a versatile delight perfect for crafting meatball sandwiches or serving as delectable appetizers. Made with a blend of lean hamburger, oats, and savory seasonings, these meatballs are bathed in a tangy yet sweet homemade barbecue sauce, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to please any crowd.
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours and 35 minutes
- Recipe Category: Meat
- Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, Oven
- Yield: 3 lbs of meatballs
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 8 | Evaporated milk |
| 3 | Lean hamburger |
| 2 | Quick oats |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/2 | Garlic powder |
| 4 | Salt |
| 4 | Catsup |
| 2 | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Garlic powder |
| 1 | Onion |
| 4 | Liquid smoke |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1569.7
- Fat Content: 24g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 227.9mg
- Sodium Content: 6931mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 305.3g
- Fiber Content: 11.5g
- Sugar Content: 228.3g
- Protein Content: 51.6g
Instructions:
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Mix the first 7 ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine evaporated milk, lean hamburger, quick oats, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and catsup. Blend the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
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Form the meatballs – Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, ensuring they are formed to a consistent size for even cooking. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Brown the meatballs – In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs on all sides until they are golden brown and cooked through. This step adds a delicious depth of flavor to the meatballs.
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Prepare the barbecue sauce – In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients: brown sugar, garlic powder, onion, catsup, and liquid smoke. This will create a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce to coat the meatballs.
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Combine meatballs and sauce – Once the meatballs are browned, transfer them to a crockpot or oven-safe pan. Pour the prepared barbecue sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Cooking option 1: Oven – If using the oven, preheat it to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Place the pan with the meatballs and sauce in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour. Check for doneness by ensuring the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized.
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Cooking option 2: Crockpot – Alternatively, if using a crockpot, set it to high heat and cook the meatballs in the barbecue sauce for 4 hours. This slow-cooking method allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Serve and enjoy! – Once the meatballs are cooked to perfection, they are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them hot as a main dish with your favorite sides, or use them to make delicious meatball sandwiches with melted Provolone cheese. They also make fantastic appetizers when served on toothpicks with a variety of accompaniments. The possibilities are endless with these flavorful Bar-B-Q Meatballs! ππ½οΈ
