The BEST Homemade Barbecue Meatballs Recipe – Quick And Easy Meal!

This is THE BEST homemade barbecue meatballs recipe you’ll ever try! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these meatballs are quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible. Juicy, flavorful, and smothered in a tangy barbecue sauce, they’re guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you’re serving them as a main dish with your favorite sides, a hearty appetizer, or part of a party spread, this recipe is a must-try!

This is THE BEST homemade barbecue meatballs recipe! It is so amazingly delicious our teenage sons always beg for more! These really are THE BEST barbecue meatballs you will ever eat! This is my (Tawra) grandmother’s (Jill’s mom) recipe that she has made for more than 50 years!

These are always a HUGE hit at every get together and the best part is it takes just a few minutes to throw everything together and get it in the oven. If you add some potatoes for baking you have a delicious dinner in a just a few minutes prep time!

The BEST Homemade Barbecue Meatballs Recipe

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This barbecue meatballs recipe is a family favorite that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters! Our teenage sons can’t get enough of these scrumptious meatballs! The best part? It requires only 5-10 minutes of prep time, making it a quick and easy meal option for busy weeknights. Once you try it, you’ll want to add it to your regular meal rotation and simplify your dinner time routine!

• Author: Tawra Kellam
• Yield: 30 medium meatballs

Ingredients

3 lbs. ground beef
2 cups oatmeal
2 eggs
1 tsp. onion powder or 1 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and blend well.
3. Form into balls.
4. Place meatballs into a 9×13 inch pan and an 8×8 inch pan.
5. Pour barbecue sauce over the top of the meatballs.
6. Bake for 1 hour.

 

Barbecue Sauce

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 cups ketchup

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

2 Tbsp. liquid smoke

 

Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Sauce may be refrigerated several weeks.

This easy and delicious barbecue meatballs recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:

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