Baked Barbecued Glazed Meatballs Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender meatballs bathed in a sweet and smoky barbecue glaze! This recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort. Pre-baking the meatballs ensures a leaner, cleaner sauce – skip this step for a richer, but slightly greasier result. Customize the sweetness by adjusting the brown sugar to your liking. Get ready for a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for game day, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 314.8 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Barbecued Glazed Meatballs

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How to Make Baked Barbecued Glazed Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients (see below) until thoroughly mixed.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  5. Arrange meatballs in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off any excess grease.
  7. While meatballs bake, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, minced garlic, brown sugar, chopped onion, and liquid smoke.
  8. Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring each meatball is coated.
  9. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 45 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

19g

Carbs

13g