Description
Juneteenth BBQ meatballs are a vibrant and flavorful tribute to community and heritage, perfect for celebrating with family and friends. These juicy morsels feature a delicious blend of ground beef and tangy barbecue sauce, embodying the spirit of summer gatherings. Versatile enough to be grilled or baked, these meatballs promise an unforgettable culinary experience that honors tradition while creating new memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until just blended.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove from oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Serve warm with cornbread or coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg