These easy BBQ meatballs made with ground beef and a tangy, quick-to-make homemade BBQ sauce are a favorite party appetizer or easy dinner idea.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ meatballs, meatballs
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 15
Calories 147kcal
Ingredients
1poundlean ground beef
1cup dry bread crumbs
1mediumonion, finely minced
2eggs
½teaspoonkosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼cup canola or sunflower oil
1 cupchili sauce or ketchup
¼cupwater
¼cupgranulated sugar
4tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonscider vinegar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the ground beef with the bread crumbs, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to make the meat into 1-inch balls. Lightly roll the balls between the palms of your hands and set them on a baking sheet or cutting board.
Mix the chili sauce or ketchup with the sugar, water, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Pour into a large skillet and warm over low heat.
In a large non-stick skillet, bring the oil to medium heat and add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd them. Move the meatballs around right away so they brown evenly and don't get flat sides. Cook the meatballs for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides then transfer to the skillet with BBQ sauce and cover with a lid. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Add 1-2 tablespoons more water to thin the sauce if needed.