Name: Spicy BBQ Meatballs
Prep time: 00:20:00
Cook time: 00:30:00
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 servings (about 24 meatballs)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 whole egg; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 whole green onions; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup onion; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Spicy BBQ Meatballs

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These Spicy BBQ Meatballs combine the smoky flavors of classic American barbecue with a kick of heat that will wake up your taste buds. Perfect for game day gatherings, family dinners, or as an appetizer, these tender beef meatballs are simmered in a rich, spicy barbecue sauce that balances sweetness with a pleasant burn.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serves

4-6 servings (about 24 meatballs)

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Techniques: mixing, shaping, searing, simmering

Equipment

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For the best results, handle the meat mixture gently to avoid tough meatballs. The key to this recipe is balancing the heat level to your preference while maintaining the classic BBQ flavor profile.

These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated when needed. They actually taste even better the next day as the flavors have time to meld together.

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