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Barbecued Meatballs

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"Enjoy these meatballs in a wonderfully tangy sauce! Use your favorite flavor of barbecue sauce. When the meatballs are done, you can place them in a slow cooker/server to keep them warm." — AZTHESPIAN

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread, onion, milk, salt and eggs. Shape into little meatballs, about 1 inch in size. Place the meatballs into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over the meatballs and bake for 35 more minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr 5 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 21, 2003

I never thought to just add barbeque sauce to meatballs for a quick recipe. I was in a hurry the other night and used frozen pre-made meatballs and Kraft Hickory-Honey bbq sauce. It was a big hit with guests! Thanks for the idea!

—JGENTON

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 26, 2003

I made this recipe for my family. Unfortunately, we were disappointed because the meatballs did not taste "special". We felt like something was missing from the meatballs. In fact, my husband said that they tasted like meatloaf in honey barbeque sauce.

—SISMOON

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91 Ratings

Aug 14, 2003

This is an old standard. It is super easy and not really much to it. Use a good quality barbecue sauce though.

—Navy_Mommy

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Nov 15, 2003

I made half a recipe and added pasta sauce. Pretty good.

—schmerna

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Dec 10, 2003

I halved the recipe, made the meatballs a little bigger, and served w/ a baked potato and some veggies as a main dish. YUMMY! It was easy to put together and the variations are endless with all the different varieties of bbq sauce that exist today. The leftovers kept well in the fridge and made for an easy dinner the next night, too!

—MEGNERD

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Jan 18, 2007

I read some of the previous reviews and took some of their advice-- I used the equivalent Italian bread crumbs instead of the fresh bread crumbs and after baking the meatballs I cooked the meatballs and barbecue sauce in a crockpot for a few hours instead of putting them back in the oven. They made great barbecued meatball subs!

—Nomadic Missy

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Apr 12, 2010

This recipe is a hit every time I make it. Everyone always enjoys it!! The recipe is great just the way it is. The only thing I did different was after baking the meatballs in the oven for 25mins I put them in a crock pot and than pour the BBQ sauce in and cook for 2 hrs on slow!! PERFECT.

—Daudrey86

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Dec 30, 2006

I made these for a family potluck last year. This year my aunt requested that I bring my good meatballs. There wasn't anything left to bring home. I changed the recipe a little when I made these a year ago. I didn't have enough barbeque sauce to double the recipe so I had added about half of a small size bottle of Heinz 57 Sauce. I think that is what made the difference. Try it and see what you think.

—MELANIE KENNEDY

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Nutrition

Calories
554 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
38.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
151 mg
50%

Fat
32.9 g
51%

Fiber
1.4 g
5%

Protein
23.7 g
47%

Sodium
1390 mg
56%

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

Nutritional Information

Barbecued Meatballs

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 554
Calories from Fat: 296

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.9g 51 %
Saturated Fat 13.1g 65 %
Cholesterol 151mg 50 %
Sodium 1390mg 56 %
Potassium 477mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5 %
Protein 23.7g 47 %
Sugars 18.7g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 33 %
Thiamin 23 %
Niacin 89 %
Vitamin B6 22 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 21 %

* 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.