Let’s talk about these Spicy Barbecue Meatballs that are made in Under an Hour. They are sweet with a bit of a kick. The barbecue sauce’s sweetness and the chipotle’s spiciness are a perfect match.
Why should you make this recipe?
- Healthier option- By making your meatballs, you control the quality of the ingredients.
- Delicious Flavor- This recipe has delicious flavors, sweet with a kick of spiciness that makes you want more.
- Easy to Prepare- This recipe is designed to be simple and easy to prepare, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. With clear and concise instructions, you can confidently follow each step and create a delicious meal even kids love.
How do you pair the meatballs?
These can be paired with
- White rice or brown rice if you want to make it healthier.
- Make it into a meatball sub.
- You can also be served as an appetizer.
How to store the Spicy Barbecue meatballs?
You can store any remaining meatballs in an air-tight container with some barbecue sauce; that way, they don’t dry out. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Let’s start making Spicy Barbecue Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- Breadcrumbs- The breadcrumbs are used as a filler, so the meatballs are not so dry.
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Chipotle powder
- Ground beef– I like to use a lower-fat ratio for this particular recipe because I don’t want much fat released into the sauce. I would suggest keeping it between 90/10 and 93/7 fat ratio.
- Eggs– These are used as a binder, which keeps the meatballs together to keep their shape.
Sauce
- Barbecue sauce– Use your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Brown Sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, place bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder; mix and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, place ground beef and massage it for 2-3 minutes. This helps the meatballs soften and not be too tough.
- Then add the breadcrumb mixture to the ground beef; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each egg.
- With a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, scoop out the meatballs and place them onto a plate; set aside.
- Place barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a 3-4 quart pot over medium to high heat; mix well.
- Place meatballs in the pot, bring to a boil, then down to a simmer; cover with lid for 20 minutes until the temperature inside the meatballs reaches 165 degrees.
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Spicy Barbecue Meatballs made in Under an Hour
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 35 meatballs 1x
Description
Let’s talk about these Spicy Barbecue Meatballs made in Under an Hour. They are sweet with a bit of a kick. The barbecue sauce’s sweetness and the chipotle’s spiciness match perfectly.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
Sauce
- 1 20 oz bottles barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, place bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder; mix and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, place ground beef and massage it for 2-3 minutes. This helps the meatballs soften and not be too tough.In a medium bowl, place ground beef and add the breadcrumb mixture; mix well.
- Then add the breadcrumb mixture to the ground beef; mix well.
- With the scoop, scoop out the meatballs and place them onto a plate; set aside.
- Place barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a 3-4 quart pot over medium to high heat; mix well.
- Place meatballs in the pot, bring to a boil, then down to a simmer; cover with lid for 30-40 minutes until the temperature inside the meatballs reaches 165 degrees.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
