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sweet bbq meatballs

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
April Huff
@AprilHuff
Glasgow, KY

Sweet mouth watering goodness in meatball form. These sweet bbq meatballs are a definite crowd pleaser and family fav!

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 4 Hr

Ingredients For sweet bbq meatballs

  • 3 lb
    ground beef
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    ketsup
  • 2 tsp
    teriyaki sauce
  • 1 bottle
    sweet baby rays bbq sauce or any that you like
  • 1 lg
    onion finely diced
  • 3 Tbsp
    liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    honey mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    molasses (can use maple syrup instead)
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder

How To Make sweet bbq meatballs

  • 1
    In a large bowl add the ground beef, eggs, minced garlic, and finely diced onion. Combine and roll into balls that are about the size of a golf ball. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, add brown sugar, ketchup, teriyaki sauce, bbq sauce, liquid smoke, honey mustard, molasses, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well, cover and set aside for later.
  • 3
    place the meatballs in a crockpot on high and let cook till almost done (about 2 hours). Add the bbq sauce and mix so all meatballs are covered. Let it cook till bbq sauce gets really thick. (about 2 more hours). Serve and enjoy! If there are any left over I chop them up and make baked beans with them..yummm!!
  • 4
    The first time I made these were as an appetizer for a party and I blindly made them hoping they would be good just for the sake of something different. Everyone loved them and came back for more. After 5 yrs that is the main request I get for parties :)
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