Bold & Tangy BBQ Meatballs
Bold & Tangy BBQ Meatballs are a quick way to turn store-bought meatballs into something way more exciting. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and just spicy enough to wake things up. Perfect for parties, game day spreads, or an easy weeknight appetizer.
You only need about 5 minutes to pull this together. Everything simmers in one pan, and you can even toss it in the slow cooker if you’re prepping ahead. The sauce hits every note, the ketchup brings the base, soy sauce and Worcestershire give it depth, vinegar and red pepper flakes add zip, and a little brown sugar balances it all out.
Helpful Tips
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder works in a pinch.
- If you’re using frozen meatballs, let them thaw a bit before cooking to reduce the simmer time.
- Want it spicier? Add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
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Bold & Tangy BBQ Meatballs
Bold & Tangy BBQ Meatballs are a quick way to turn store-bought meatballs into something way more exciting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 24 prepared meatballs cooked or uncooked
Instructions
- Pour all of the ingredients into a large pan. Stir to combine.
- Add the meatballs. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- You can also cook these in the slow cooker on low for 3 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 602mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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