Easy Firecracker Meatballs
Juicy and tender meatballs with smoky barbecue sauce and a kick of sriracha, perfect for family gatherings or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Form small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce by heating barbecue sauce and sriracha in a saucepan.
- Coat the baked meatballs in the sauce until fully covered.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
Meatballs freeze well for up to 2 months. Avoid over-mixing to keep them tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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