How to Make Homemade BBQ Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy, flavorful meatball — especially when it's smothered in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce. Homemade BBQ meatballs are a crowd-pleasing dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a hearty dinner option, or simply craving something comforting and delicious, these meatballs are sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup vodka
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) package Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
  • ½ cup vodka
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 5 dozen meatballs

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.
  • In a very large pot over medium heat, Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup vodka. Season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. Carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.
  • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 885mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 574mg