BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Get a bite-sized preview of barbecue season with these easy and delicious meatballs.
Servings 4 people
Calories 724kcal
Cost 25
Ingredients
- 2 lb. ground beef
- ½ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup almond flour optional
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- Coconut oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients for the BBQ sauce
- 1 cup homemade ketchup
- 1 onion minced
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey optional
- 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- Dash of hot sauce optional
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, onions, egg, almond flour, and chili powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything is well-mixed.2 lb. ground beef, ½ cup green onions, ¼ cup almond flour, 1 egg, ½ tsp. chili powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Roll the beef mixture into bite-size balls and set aside.
- Heat some coconut oil in a skillet placed over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 4 to 5 minutes on each side then place them in a baking dish.Coconut oil
- Combine all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce in a bowl, season to taste, and stir until combined.1 cup homemade ketchup, 1 onion, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. honey, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos, ½ tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. paprika, Dash of hot sauce, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg