The BEST BBQ Meatballs
It’s been too long since I uploaded a meatball recipe and I decided today that needed to be changed. BBQ meatballs are one of the forgotten gems of life. I mean, when somebody says ‘meatballs’, I don’t know about you but my mind always goes to a tomatoey sauce and/or with spaghetti. Well here’s my two cents as to why BBQ meatballs are JUST as awesome:
Sweet ‘n’ Sticky – The beef in these meatballs take on that sweet BBQ glaze SO well! Flavour – Not just a pretty face, these are actually bursting with flavour. From the meatball itself right through to the sauce it’s smothered in. Versatile – I’ll provide some serving suggestions in a sec, but these work great as an appetizer, for a lazy lunch or even for dinner!
Oh, and the fact they’re loaded with cheese and topped with spring onion and chilli is just a bonus I guess 🤤
How to make BBQ Meatballs
Behind every great meatball cheese pull is a soft and juicy meatball. I’ve got a more comprehensive post about how to get soft and juicy meatballs, so do check that out if you’ve got the time, but for now:
Tips for making juicy meatballs
Use a Panade – This is essentially bread soaked in milk. Super simple, yet very effective. High Fat – Only use meat with a high percentage of fat (15%+ great, 20%+ even better!) Don’t overwork the meat – Over mixing/working the meat will result in dense and chewy meatballs.
In terms of flavour, I’ve added some smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce which both pair nicely with the BBQ sauce, and some cayenne pepper for a little kick. I also use a combination of pork and beef. Pork adds a nice richness to the meatballs!
How to prepare BBQ Meatballs (quick summary)
From there, I pan fry the meatballs. I usually grill/broil, but seeing as the sauce is made in the pan, you get that extra flavour from the meatballs mixed in too!
BBQ Glazed Meatballs
When it comes to the sauce, it actually really couldn’t be more simple. Here’s what you’ll need:
BBQ Sauce Beef Stock Worcestershire Sauce Honey Garlic (optional)
How to make BBQ Meatballs on the stove (quick summary)
From there, you’ll just want to give them a sprinkling of spring onion and red onion just for a final pop of colour and flavour!
What cheese to use?
Monterey Jack works great, as does cheddar. If you want that classic cheese pull then stuff in some mozzarella too!
Do I have to add cheese?
Nope! You can certainly serve the BBQ meatballs as they are, but you know, everything tastes better with cheese 🤪
How to serve BBQ meatballs?
For dinner, I recommend serving with rice. For a lazy lunch chuck them in a sub roll or with fries. OR for a shared appetizer just keep them in the pan and give everyone a fork!
Easy Cheesy BBQ Meatballs
Literally, is there anything better in this world?! Right now I think the answer is probably not no. If you like the look of the beauties, I’ve got a sneaky suspicion you’ll like these too:
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Alrighty, let’s tuck into the BBQ Meatballs shall we?!
How to make BBQ Meatballs (Full Recipe & Video)
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