BBQ Meatballs

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 04, 2007

Oh yum Liane! We really loved these. I scaled the recipe down to six and used ground turkey. Altho the meatballs would make a really nice appy, which I will certainly do in the future, I made them for dinner and served them over mashed potatoes. I followed the recipe, however, next time I won't waste my vodka as I didn't think it added anything to the dish. Thanks so much!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 08, 2010

followed recipes completely. meatballs where mushy, and sauce was too tomatoey. will not use this recipe again.

—Marti

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Aug 06, 2008

I made these for a family reunion. I boiled the meatballs instead of frying them. It makes them less greasy, is easier to do and they hold their shape better. I put them in a crock pot, put the sauce over and cooked on low for 3 hours. Very yummy and I got rave reviews.

—Karokard

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Oct 31, 2004

I made this for my party and there was not a meatball left in the house! I only used one can of crushed tomatoes (two wouldnt fit in the pot) I made sauce first then added large 6lb bag of frozen meatballs from Costco and cooked on high for 4-5 hours then turned down to warm for the rest of the night.This will be my "dish" when invited to parties

—DEEROD

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Jan 02, 2004

This was a very tasty dish, although I prefer to substitute a cup and a half of uncooked rice for the bread crumbs. It's excellent served with baked beans and corn on the cob.

—JADEDBLUE

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Mar 04, 2010

I have used this recipe at least 10 times now! WONDERFUL meatballs! I actually use frozen meatballs, but I prepare the sauce as written (except I have usually left out the vodka) and then throw everything in a crock pot. It is sooooo good! I use Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce - our personal fave - amazing! I've also had good luck with KC's. YUM! I can only imagine how much better this is with the homemade meatballs! Someday I will try! I've also thrown Little Smokies/Mini Hot Dogs in the sauce. Sometimes I will just let the sauce cook first in the crock pot, and add the meatballs after awhile. They usually heat up pretty well, and this keeps 'em from getting soggy. THANKS for the recipe!

—monkeymoo

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Aug 20, 2010

Really good and very easy! I used all turkey and omitted all of the vodka from the recipe. I also used all fresh tomatoes from my garden (instead of the canned) and cooked them together with all of the other sauce ingredients. Also, baked the meatballs in a 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes (while making the sauce)... I put them in a crock pot and poured only half of the sauce over the meatballs. I froze the other half of the sauce to use later.

—fausterlady

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Sep 24, 2010

I made these meatballs for a potluck at work and have been hailed the meatball queen. I did make a couple small alterations due to ingredients I had on hand. I used ground pork instead of turkey, a 28-oz bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's and omitted the vodka and crushed tomatoes. I made the meatballs and sauce the night before then cooked them in the crock pot on low for about 2.5 hours at work the next morning. They turned out fabulous! I'm sure the original recipe would be just as good. All my coworkers have said that I must bring these meatballs to all future potlucks.

—Cindy

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Nutrition

Calories
369 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
34.9 g
11%

Cholesterol
91 mg
30%

Fat
16.3 g
25%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
17.3 g
35%

Sodium
884 mg
35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

BBQ Meatballs

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 369
** Calories from Fat: 147

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 16.3g 25 %
** Saturated Fat 5.8g 29 %
** Cholesterol 91mg 30 %
** Sodium 884mg 35 %
** Potassium 574mg 16 %
** Total Carbohydrates 34.9g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
** Protein 17.3g 35 %
** Sugars 17.7g
** Vitamin A 14 %
** Vitamin C 18 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 34 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 57 %
** Vitamin B6 24 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.