Mother in Law's Barbecued Meatballs

Get ready to wow your taste buds with "Mother in Law's Barbecued Meatballs," a comforting homemade appetizer or main dish that’s bursting with flavor. These irresistibly juicy meatballs are a perfect blend of ground beef and pork, combined with breadcrumbs, milk, and aromatic spices for the ultimate tender texture. What sets this recipe apart is the rich, tangy homemade barbecue sauce, featuring ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoky paprika. After a quick sear in a skillet for a golden crust, the meatballs are baked to perfection, soaking up all the sweet and savory goodness of the sauce. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day spreads, these hearty meatballs are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Serve them over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside freshly baked rolls for a meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Yellow mustard
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small ice cream scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on a large plate or tray.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. They don’t need to be fully cooked at this stage, as they’ll finish cooking in the oven. Place the browned meatballs in a baking dish.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and smoked paprika to make the barbecue sauce. Whisk until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish, ensuring they’re well coated.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597.2

Total Fat 166.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 730.2mg	0%
Sodium 5043.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 71.6g
Protein 152.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 295.8mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1598.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.8%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 20.2%