Playoff Meatballs
Juicy, bite-sized meatballs cooked in a tangy, savory sauce—perfect for parties and game day spreads.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, onion, and seasonings.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the sheet.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, chili sauce, honey, and Worcestershire. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and coat evenly.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker or serve immediately with toothpicks.
Notes
- Ground turkey can replace pork for a lighter option.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra texture.
- Spice lovers can add jalapeños to the sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Double the batch for large parties.