Grilled BBQ Meatballs
Grilled BBQ Meatballs are the perfect appetizer featuring simple ingredients and a delightful homemade sauce that is ideal for parties and events.
Servings 20
Calories 335kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lb ground beef
- 2 lb ground pork
- 1 tsp pressed or zested garlic
- 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
BBQ Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Finely chopped shallots
- 4 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- For the sauce: In a medium-sized saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the chopped shallots and stir for about 3 minutes. Then add in the rest of the ingredients for the sauce: ketchup, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and liquid smoke.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes making sure to stir occasionally.
- For the meatballs: In a large bowl combine the ground beef, pork, pressed garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and water. I find that using my hands is the easiest way to get it mixed well. Use food-grade gloves if can.
- Once the meat is mixed well, begin shaping it into balls (about 2 inches in diameter).
- Preheat your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill the meatballs on high heat until they are fully cooked.
- Add the meatballs into a heavy-bottomed pot and pour the sauce over them. Keep the pot over low heat for 30 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally. Serve them as an appetizer on a toothpick or as a meatball sub in a hoagie roll.
Notes
If you don't have a grill, these meatballs can easily be prepared on a greased skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 999mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 27.5g