Smoked BBQ Meatballs
Smoked BBQ meatballs are a mouthwatering treat that combines tender ground beef with smoky spices and a sweet barbecue glaze. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these meatballs deliver rich flavors that will impress your friends and family. Easy to make and customizable, they can be tailored to suit any palate, making them a must-try addition to your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for glazing)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and half of the BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Smoke the meatballs for about 75 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- In the last 10 minutes of smoking, brush the remaining BBQ sauce over the meatballs.
- Serve on a platter and drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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