This is THE BEST homemade barbecue meatballs recipe you’ll ever try! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these meatballs are quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible. Juicy, flavorful, and smothered in a tangy barbecue sauce, they’re guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you’re serving them as a main dish with your favorite sides, a hearty appetizer, or part of a party spread, this recipe is a must-try!
This is THE BEST homemade barbecue meatballs recipe! It is so amazingly delicious our teenage sons always beg for more! These really are THE BEST barbecue meatballs you will ever eat! This is my (Tawra) grandmother’s (Jill’s mom) recipe that she has made for more than 50 years!
These are always a HUGE hit at every get together and the best part is it takes just a few minutes to throw everything together and get it in the oven. If you add some potatoes for baking you have a delicious dinner in a just a few minutes prep time!
The BEST Homemade Barbecue Meatballs Recipe
This barbecue meatballs recipe is a family favorite that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters! Our teenage sons can’t get enough of these scrumptious meatballs! The best part? It requires only 5-10 minutes of prep time, making it a quick and easy meal option for busy weeknights. Once you try it, you’ll want to add it to your regular meal rotation and simplify your dinner time routine!
- Yield: 30 medium meatballs
Ingredients
3 lbs. ground beef
2 cups oatmeal
2 eggs
1 tsp. onion powder or 1 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and blend well.
- Form into balls.
- Place meatballs into a 9×13 inch pan and an 8×8 inch pan.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the top of the meatballs.
- Bake for 1 hour.
Barbecue Sauce
This easy and delicious barbecue meatballs recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:
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This looks too good to pass! Have you tried it with ground turkey instead of beef? I am tempted to try it out!
Yes you can. It is the barbecue sauce in this that really makes the recipe.
I can’t wait to try this! It reminds me of the Barbecue sauce my mom made for beef short ribs.
Have you made these dairy free before? I’m trying to expand the menu items my dairy allergic toddler can have. Also, do you normally use quick oats or the more whole (rolled?) Oats? All the commercially made meatballs i have seen have dairy so I’ve never tried meatballs with him.
We use quick oats. I have not made it dairy free but you could make a quarter of a batch and use water to replace the milk. The most that would probably happen is just that they would crumble more (although the eggs are the binder in this recipe) or the texture would be different.
That’s a good idea for the1/4 batch to try it the first time! Thanks
What is liquid smoke? Any alternatives if I can’t find it?
Liquid smoke is a liquid usually found in with the bar b que sauces at WalMart and grocery stores. It has the best smokey bar b que flavor like from the grill. The only thing that you might use to replace it maybe is smoked paprika.
Can’t wait to try these – they look & sound so yummy and great to freeze for later! I have made your chocolate sauce & Salsa from your Dining On A Dime Cookbooks (I have 1 & 2) & both were spot on delicious!! Love watching you, Jill & Mike (& your boys & Ellie on occasion), Y’all are such fun & informative folks!! I appreciate all y’all do to help us folks navigate our crazy mixed up lives! God bless & keep on doing what you’re doing!
Thank you Karen so much. We really do appreciate you guys for taking the time to send a sweet comment so much. Your prayers, encouragement and support really help us more than I think you realize so thank you again.
I will try these this week – they sound really delicious.
Jill, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all your videos. You and your daughter work well
together (and your son-in-law, too). In this uncomfortable world we have been experiencing, your
family is a true beacon of light and good feelings.
Oh Sherry thank you so much!
I’m intrigued but always make meatballs with spaghetti. What do you serve these with?
Rolls and veggies or fruit.