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4.45 from 20 votes

Grilled BBQ Meatballs

Looking for a scrumptious backyard BBQ party appetizer? These Grilled BBQ Meatballs are easy to make and will leave everyone happy.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 meatballs
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp BBQ rub
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Heat Grill: Heat your grill with an indirect heat zone to 300F degrees. Add cherry wood chips for more flavor.
  • Mix: Place the panko breadcrumbs and milk in a medium bowl, and let them soak for five minutes. Add the beef, garlic, rub and salt. Mix with your hands and shape into 18 meatballs. Set in a dish and chill for 30 minutes while you heat your grill. 
  • Grill: Place the meatballs on the grill, close the lid and grill for 30 minutes. 
  • Sauce: Brush with BBQ sauce. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes. Brush with more sauce. Close the lid and grill for 15 more minutes. 
  • Serve: Serve with bread, more sauce, onions and pickles.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 82mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.7mg