Description
Juicy beef meatballs with a caramelized BBQ glaze, baked to perfection for even cooking. The perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors makes these savory bite-sized delights ideal for parties or main courses.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20)
1 Large Egg
½ Cup Breadcrumbs
½ Cup Finely Diced Yellow Onion
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
½ Cup Ketchup
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (vegetarian version if needed)
½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
Mix until ingredients are evenly incorporated without overhandling the meat
Shape mixture into 2-inch meatballs using your hands or a cookie scoop
Arrange meatballs on a wire rack over a baking sheet, spaced 1-2 inches apart
Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard, and water in a small bowl until smooth
Brush glaze evenly over all meatballs
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until deeply caramelized and no longer pink in centers
Turn meatballs halfway through baking to ensure even glaze coverage
Notes
Substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian option
Use flax-egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) for egg allergy
Opt for gluten-free breadcrumbs if avoiding gluten
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Reheat on a wire rack to maintain texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer BBQs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg