BBQ Meatballs with Sweet Sauce

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 egg

• ½ small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Sweet BBQ Sauce:

• 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Make the Meatballs

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

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix or the meatballs will be tough.

4. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.

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

2. Make the Sweet BBQ Sauce

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.

2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.

3. Combine and Serve

1. Toss the baked meatballs in the warm sweet BBQ sauce until fully coated.

2. Serve immediately — perfect as an appetizer or main dish!