BBQ Bacon Meatballs
These BBQ Bacon Meatballs are smoky, savory bacon and beef meatballs glossed in a sticky-sweet layer of barbecue sauce are nearly impossible to walk past.
Servings: 20 Meatballs
Calories: 94kcal
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces bacon minced
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
For the coating:
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently just until combined. Don’t overmix, or the meatballs can turn tough.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching. Bake for 12 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer meatballs to a bowl and coat with the barbecue sauce. Serve with toothpicks for easy pickup.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg