Easy Barbecue Meatballs

Thanks to the Texas Beef Council, I have the opportunity to create four recipes with beef. My first lean beef recipe was Barbecue Brisket. My second recipe is Easy Barbecue Meatballs. Do you see a theme here? Do you think I like barbecue just a little bit? These meatballs can be a main course or an appetizer. The best part is they are easy to make. The other twist you can add to these meatballs is adding cheese in the middle. I put cubes of cheese in the middle of the meatballs when I form them, and then just cook them as usual. These meatballs are a MUST try!

1 lb lean ground beef

1 egg

1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix ground beef, egg, and bread crumbs until well combined.

3. Scoop tablespoons full of meat mixture and form into meatballs.

4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until they appear done.

5. In saucepan, combine barbecue sauce and ketchup.

6. Add meatballs to sauce mixture and simmer on low-medium for 30-45 minutes.

7. Enjoy!