BBQ Meatballs (Courtesy of Pioneer Woman) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These really are so delicious, folks. They’re almost like little “meatloaf balls”, with a lot more flavorful surface area than a big slice of meatloaf. And the sauce is just a classic sweet/sour ketchup concoction and it makes you think of Grandma. My kids love this dish, which is a miracle. And they’re delicious warmed up the next day and placed on a toasted sandwich bun with melted mozzarella on top. Yikes. *Note that these meatballs are not in the same category of regular Italian meatballs that would go in Spaghetti and Meatballs—those have more of a breadcrumb/parsley/Parmesan flair. These are more in the comfort food/meatloaf category. If you’d like to serve them with pasta, regular egg noodles tossed in a tiny bit of melted butter would be divine. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef |
3/4 cup oats |
1 cup milk |
3 tablespoons onions, very finely minced |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
ground black pepper (plenty, to taste) |
1 cup all-purpose flour (coating for frozen meatballs) |
canola oil |
1 cup ketchup |
2 tablespoons sugar |
3 tablespoons vinegar |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
4 -6 tablespoons onions |
tabasco sauce (1 dash (or more) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine ground beef, oats, milk, 3T very finely minced onion, salt and black pepper.
3. Roll into medium-small balls and place on a cookie sheet.
4. Place sheet in freezer for five minutes.
5. After 5 minutes, remove meatballs from freezer and immediately dredge in unseasoned flour.
6. Brown meatballs in canola oil until just brown.
7. Place into a baking dish.
8. Combine all sauce ingredients.
9. Pour over meatballs and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
10. Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty French bread.
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