Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (for meatball mixture)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, brush meatballs with 1 cup BBQ sauce, and return to bake for another 10 minutes until glazed and caramelized.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Make meatless with lentils and breadcrumbs.
- Add heat with chopped jalapeño or hot sauce.
- Stuff each meatball with mozzarella for a gooey center.
- Switch parsley with basil or oregano for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
