Australian BBQ Meatballs Recipe
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Australian BBQ Meatballs

By: STEPH477  
"These delicious meatballs get even better the next day my whole family loves them! The sauce is also great on ribs."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Shaggy's Manhattan
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1/4 cup steak sauce
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, 2 onions, curry powder, Italian seasoning, egg, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually mix in the milk until you have a nice texture for forming meatballs. You may not need all of the milk. Form the meat into balls slightly smaller than golf balls. Place them in a greased baking dish.
  2. Bake the meatballs for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Once the meatballs are in the oven, start making the sauce straight away.
  3. Melt the margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onions, and cook until browned. Stir in the ketchup, beef stock, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, instant coffee, brown sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are done.
  4. Remove the meatballs from the oven, and drain any excess grease. Pour the sauce over them, and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. These meatballs taste even better after they have been left to rest for a while to soak up the sauce. I usually make the recipe at lunchtime and let it cool. I put it back in the oven at about 200 degrees for approximately 15 minutes to reheat for dinner. This is not necessary but it makes it taste even better!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 546 | Total Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: 126mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by Sarah S 
My rating is only for the meatball part of the recipe not the sauce. I have my own homemade... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by gourmetgirls3 
We really wanted to like this recipe. We love when people combine common flavors in uncommon... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by Caroline C 
I'm sorry but, honestly, the sauce was absolutely disgusting. The reviewer who said it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by Andrea 
My family really did *not* like this recipe. Originally, I thought perhaps I had accidentally... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by HUNGRYJOHN 
Another Allrecipes winner. Meatballs cooked this way should be easily adapted for use with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2005 by ALIRAD 
great recipe and easy to make. they were very good the day after and the day after that! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by EMLE234 
I love this recipe. I really like the tangy bite of the sauce and the meatballs go well with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by AFWIFEMOMOF3 
This recipe is now part of our common rotation of favorites! Very tasty!! The meatballs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by kchild 
Fantastic! My other half likes to think he is a huge food buff and is usually very hard to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by DDNELSON2631 
THis was a huge hit at my house. I used pre made meatball. Was quick and easy and tasted good. MORE

 
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