Hey, y'all! These Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs are the perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and just a little heat. Tossed in a sticky BBQ, honey, and Sriracha glaze, they're an easy appetizer that's always one of the first dishes to disappear.

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs

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These meatballs come together with simple ingredients but taste like they've been simmering for hours. The sweet and spicy glaze coats every bite, making them perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or easy dinner served over rice or mashed potatoes.

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Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• ¼ c. breadcrumbs
• ⅓ c. chopped onion
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. prepared honey BBQ sauce
• 1 c. BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce

How to Make Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and ¼ cup of the prepared sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
5. Roll the mixture into small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through so they brown evenly.
7. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large bowl. Pour the remaining BBQ Honey Sriracha sauce over the top and gently toss until evenly coated.
8. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty meal.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Roll the meatballs to a uniform size so they cook evenly.
2. Add extra Sriracha or a pinch of cayenne for more heat.
3. Try your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the glaze.
4. Serve with toothpicks for an easy party appetizer.

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Recipe

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs

JC Phelps

These Sweet and Spicy BBQ Meatballs are coated in a sticky honey BBQ glaze with just the right kick of heat, making every bite delicious!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 36 Meatballs

Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• ¼ c. breadcrumbs
• ⅓ c. chopped onion
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. prepared honey BBQ sauce
• 1 c. BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. Sriracha sauce

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and ¼ cup of the prepared sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
• Roll the mixture into small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through so they brown evenly.
• Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large bowl. Pour the remaining BBQ Honey Sriracha sauce over the top and gently toss until evenly coated.
• Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty meal.

Notes

• Roll the meatballs to a uniform size so they cook evenly.
• Add extra Sriracha or a pinch of cayenne for more heat.
• Try your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the glaze.
• Serve with toothpicks for an easy party appetizer.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg

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