Maxines Bbq D Meatballs
Savor the bold and comforting flavors of Maxine's BBQ'd Meatballs, a recipe that transforms your everyday meatball into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Featuring a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are infused with aromatics like minced garlic and diced onion, then browned to perfection and simmered in a tangy, rich BBQ sauce. The secret to their melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in the addition of milk and breadcrumbs, ensuring every bite is moist and satisfying. Whether served as a party appetizer or nestled over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty dinner, these saucy delights are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings, this easy recipe comes together in just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for browning)
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2
Using your hands, shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs. You should end up with about 20-24 meatballs.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. They do not need to be cooked through at this stage.
Step 4
Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Step 5
In the same skillet, combine the BBQ sauce and water, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 6
Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Check that the meatballs are fully cooked by cutting into one—it should be cooked through with no pink in the center. If needed, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 8
Serve the BBQ'd meatballs hot, either as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1445.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2720.5 |
| Total Fat 166.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 750.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4879.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 97.3g | |
| Protein 163.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 489.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2161.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories