Originally, I had created this as a meatloaf and then thought it would make a great game-day snack. It now goes with me to every party I'm invited to. —Joe Hendrick, Gabbs, Nevada
Joe’s B.B.Q Barbecue Meatballs
Joe's B.B.Q Barbecue Meatballs
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
about 3-1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add sausage and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Italian seasoning and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add meatballs and stir gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
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