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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by gourmetgirls3   view full review
We really wanted to like this recipe. We love when people combine common flavors in uncommon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by Andrea   view full review
My family really did *not* like this recipe. Originally, I thought perhaps I had accidentally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
I'm sorry but, honestly, the sauce was absolutely disgusting. The reviewer who said it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2010 by HSILCOX   view full review
These were really good. I did make a couple of (I think) small changes. I did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by Mrs. Perla   view full review
This was really yummy. My marine loved it as well , which deff make it a keeper! I added a 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by Sarah S   view full review
My rating is only for the meatball part of the recipe not the sauce. I have my own homemade...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by HUNGRYJOHN   view full review
Another Allrecipes winner. Meatballs cooked this way should be easily adapted for use with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2010 by jmtwwd   view full review
This is a really great recipe! I toned a few things down a bit, based on previous reviews (I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2005 by ALIRAD   view full review
great recipe and easy to make. they were very good the day after and the day after that!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by jonibob   view full review
We really enjoyed these meatballs. I tweaked the recipe a bit...I used half of the onion it...

 

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