BBQ Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp grape jelly (optional)

Method

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Roll into 16 meatballs and place on the sheet.
4. Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
5. Warm BBQ sauce (and jelly) in a pot; add meatballs and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Serve as an appetizer or over rice.

Notes

Mix gently—overmixing makes meatballs tough.