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Homemade Honey BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Honey BBQ Meatballs are tender, juicy meatballs baked until golden and coated in a sweet, smoky honey barbecue sauce, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 –24 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 488
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powder.
  3. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  6. While meatballs bake, combine barbecue sauce, honey, and soy sauce in a saucepan.
  7. Heat sauce over medium-low heat, stirring until warm and glossy.
  8. Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving bowl.
  9. Pour honey BBQ sauce over meatballs and toss to coat evenly.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender. These meatballs are perfect for parties and stay juicy when kept warm.