Dairy-Free BBQ Meatballs
These Dairy-Free BBQ Meatballs are a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food, delivering all the bold, smoky flavors you love—minus the dairy. Made with ground beef or turkey for a customizable base, these meatballs are infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and earthy oregano, all bound together with simple pantry staples like breadcrumbs and egg. Sear them to golden perfection before simmering in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, ensuring a juicy, caramelized finish in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day spreads, these tender, oven-baked bites are as family-friendly as they are crowd-pleasing. Serve them with a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce or alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete, satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (or turkey, for a lighter option)
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 0.25 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, egg, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 3
Form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter. This should yield about 20 meatballs.
Step 4
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the meatballs to the skillet and sear until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Once the meatballs are browned, remove excess oil from the skillet, if necessary.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with water. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully covered.
Step 8
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
Step 9
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Step 10
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (668.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1051.3 |
| Total Fat 38.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2785.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 149.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 95.8g | |
| Protein 26.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 398.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1129.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories