Firecracker Smoky BBQ Meatball Sliders

Allergens

Gluten, Egg, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (preferably smoky)
• 6 slider buns
• Coleslaw ingredients:
• 3 cups shredded cabbage mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1 inch meatballs.
3. Grill the meatballs until cooked through and slightly charred on all sides. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last minute of cooking.
4. For the coleslaw, in a medium bowl, mix cabbage, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
5. Assemble sliders: place a meatball on each bun, top with coleslaw, and add the top half of the bun.

Chef’s Insight

The secret is in the smoky BBQ sauce and grilling technique.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add hot sauce to the meatball mixture or coleslaw.