So this is my first “set” of meatballs since moving to Texas. And I thought making BBQ style ones would only be appropriate…seeing as how there is a BBQ joint on every second corner around here. (At least it seems that way!)
I had some dinner rolls I’d picked up “on special” and some meat in the freezer.
These sliders would be perfect alongside my Spicy Calico 15 Beans…and would be devoured during your next football viewing party!
I decided to make these in the oven and here’s why…I’d thought about making them in the slow cooker, but slow cookers have a tendency to “burn” BBQ sauce…so I opted for the oven method instead. The process is simple…form your meatballs, douse them in BBQ sauce and bake until cooked through.Assemble them hot outta the baking dish and serve warm.
We enjoyed these with baby carrots ($.99 for organic bag at Sprouts!) and some fresh pineapple (also on sale at Sprouts!). I made a large pan full because we were hosting my sister and brother-in-law for dinner. This many meatballs easily would serve 8 people, as we had leftovers!
Meatballs ready to go into the oven.
Tyler helping me with the reflector board. (A little about Food Photography. And more Food Photography Tips and Links.)
Hot outta the oven meatballs!
And this unruly slider did just as it was supposed to…SLIDE 😉 (So maybe he wasn’t being so unruly?! Hmmm.)
Bon Appetit!
BBQ Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 16 dinner rolls, or small buns
- 4 slices provolone, cheddar or Swiss cheese, cut into quarters
- Side dish, such as baby carrots, fresh fruit or Spicy Calico 15 Beans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Make meatballs by mixing the ground beef with the egg, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper. Form into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and place into a glass baking dish. Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the meatballs. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cooked through. (Cooking time may vary depending on size of the meatballs.)
- Once cooked, place single meatball onto dinner roll and top with quarter slice of cheese. (Heat in microwave if heat from the meatball doesn't melt the cheese.)
- Serve BBQ Meatball Sliders with favorite sides.
Andrew says
Yep, simple and tasty. btw, your food pics are so good!
Lynn says
Can you recommend a good frozen meaball? We tried Mama Lucia’s with a coupon and we all thought they tasted like rubber?
De says
“Armour” has really good frozen meatballs. They have a few different ones, like Italian, etc. The best are the original. There are 26 to a bag and are perfect for subs, sliders, spaghetti and more.
Patty says
So…do you freeze before or after baking?
Sand says
Wondering the answer to the question of you freeze before or after baking.
Katie says
Costco has a great frozen meatball. I will use them tonight!
Angela says
I was also wondering what the best way to freeze these are?
Brandon says
I recommend baking first, allowing to cool, then freezing. You don’t have to bake them with the sauce on. I just added the sauce to half the meatballs during the last 10 minutes since I needed half for the sliders the first night.
It can be added when you reheat them either in the microwave or in the oven. In the oven works better to me.
From Frozen to heated takes 10-12 minutes in my oven. I add the sauce before throwing them in the oven and it gets nice and caramelized.
Marion Davis says
After giving up on cooking aprox. 10 years ago. This concept has awakened my curiosity. I plan on trying this soon. Glad this article came my way
Austin says
Prices are off but it was really good for a pound and a half of beef for 3$ not in today’s market or at least in the past couple years looking more at $6.50 for a pound and a half