Baked BBQ Meatballs
Meatballs are such a great weeknight dinner option. Not only are these baked BBQ meatballs so quick and easy to make, they are also extremely versatile and full of flavor.
Why you will love this recipe
Quick and easy, simply mix everything in a large bowl, roll your meatballs and bake.
A tried and tested family favorite. Simple enough for picky kids but tasty enough to shine in your favorite dishes.
Great for feeding a crowd. This recipe can be easily scaled up to feed a crowd. You can even freeze your prepared meatballs, then they are ready to cook whenever you need them.
So versatile. Meatballs make a great base for many different meals. From spaghetti meatballs to meatball subs to serving them alongside your favorite vegetables. Meatballs are the perfect base for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Mince – Beef mince forms the base of these meatballs. Use a cheaper mince with a high fat percentage for more juicy meatballs.
BBQ sauce – Use a BBQ that you love the flavor of.
Bread crumbs – I like to use dried breadcrumbs for this recipe, they will soften and soak up the flavors as the meatballs cook.
Egg – Use one large egg yolk.
Red onion – This adds more moisture and flavor to your meatballs. Make sure your onion is finely diced.
Seasoning – A beef stock cube will replace the need for adding in any extra salt while boosting the beef flavor in your meatballs. Add some pepper and garlic powder for a simple versatile flavor. Feel free to tweak the seasonings to suit your family.
The best way to mix meatballs
Mix your meatballs by hand for the best results! By using your hands you are less likely to over mix the meat, meaning that your meatballs will come out more juicy and tender. Use disposable kitchen gloves when you are mixing and rolling your meatballs for easy clean up.
Prepping meatballs for a crowd
One of the great things about these meatballs is how perfect they are for serving a crowd. Your BBQ meatballs will bake perfectly in the oven meaning you can prepare them ahead of time and then cook them later with very little effort. You can prep a big batch by simply doubling or tripling the quantities. Mix and roll your meatballs as you would for a single batch. Store your meatballs, covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze the prepared meatballs well ahead of time to save even more time.
What to serve with your meatballs
These baked BBQ meatballs are perfect on their own as an appetizer or as a simple main dish alongside your favorite breads and vegetables. Here are some other ideas you can try.
Mini meatballs are great on a pizza. Use my homemade pizza dough recipe for great homemade pizzas.
Spaghetti and meatballs is always a winner. Why not try my pumpkin pasta sauce or my red pepper pasta for something different.
Serve your meatballs in these quick and easy flatbreads. Pair them with your favorite salads for a great meatball wrap.
Baked BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
Method
- Place the breadcrumbs, stock cube, pepper and garlic powder into a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add the mince, onion, sauce and yolk to your dry ingredients. Mix until everything has just combined.
- Roll your mince mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs (each one will be about 40g each).
- Place your meatballs onto a lined baking tray with a little bit of space between each one. Cover your meatballs with a layer of clingfilm and place them into the fridge for 30 minutes.
- When you are ready to bake your meatballs, preheat your oven to 180 degrees, fan bake. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of each meatball with a little bit of extra BBQ sauce. Bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta, in subs or sandwiches or as a main alongside your favorite vegetables.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read through my baked BBQ meatballs recipe. I hope you enjoy trying this out for yourself. Please feel free to add any questions or comments below. I am happy to help out wherever possible and I would love to hear how this recipe worked out for you.
