BBQ Glazed Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the BBQ Glaze:

• 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the Meatballs:

In a large bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and milk; let sit for 2 minutes to soften.
Add ground meat, egg, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently until combined — don’t overmix or they’ll be dense.

Form into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake:

Bake for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

4. Make the BBQ Glaze:

While meatballs bake, combine barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce in a saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.

5. Glaze and Finish:

Remove meatballs from the oven and toss them in the warm BBQ glaze until fully coated.
You can return them to the oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize the sauce if desired.

6. Serve:

Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over mashed potatoes, rice, or a toasted sub roll.