Smoky Sweet Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Wheat

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup Smoky Sweet Chipotle Sauce (recipe follows)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Shape mixture into 1 inch meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. In a large skillet, heat Smoky Sweet Chipotle Sauce over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs and cook for an additional 5 7 minutes, turning occasionally to coat in the sauce.
6. Serve immediately with toothpicks and a side of the sauce for dipping.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect meatballs is to not overmix the meat mixture, which can result in tough meatballs.

Notes

For an extra kick, add more chipotle pepper to the sauce or even top the meatballs with crumbled blue cheese.