Juicy Glazed BBQ Meatballs – Sticky, Savory Party Appetizers Everyone Loves
Tender homemade meatballs coated in a sweet, smoky BBQ glaze — the ultimate party appetizer that’s easy, juicy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For the BBQ glaze:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the meatballs: Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley in a bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Shape: Form into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake: Cook for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare glaze: In a saucepan, mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, and paprika. Heat until bubbling.
- Coat: Add baked meatballs to the glaze and stir gently to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with toothpicks.