Description
Experience the delightful combination of savory meatballs coated in rich barbecue sauce with this easy Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these oven-baked meatballs come together quickly, allowing you to serve a delicious meal in under an hour. With minimal prep and cleanup, they are not only convenient but also versatile; feel free to customize the flavors and ingredients to suit your family’s taste. Pair these mouthwatering meatballs with rice, a fresh salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal that is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and half of the barbecue sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160?F (70?C).
- Brush remaining barbecue sauce over meatballs and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, swap half the ground beef for ground pork.
Adjust spices to your liking by adding cayenne pepper for heat.
Make a batch ahead of time; store uncooked meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg