BBQ Pork and Beef Meatballs
A great recipe for a weeknight dinner.
BBQ Pork and Beef Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce
- ¾ cup grape jelly (or apple/apricot jelly)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, pork, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Avoid over mixing.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs (use a cookie scoop for even sizing) and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, combine BBQ sauce, jelly, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring until smooth.
- Add baked meatballs to the saucepan. Gently stir to coat, then simmer on low for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, garlicky roasted potatoes, or buttered rolls, or as sliders with a side of tangy coleslaw.