BBQ Chorizo Meatballs

Chorizo adds a smoky flavor to beef-based BBQ meatballs that take just minutes to prepare and are perfect to serve as a main course or an appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 613 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• cooking spray
• ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
• ½ pound ground chorizo
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's® Sweet 'n Spicy)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a large glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix ground beef, chorizo, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, and garlic together until well combined.

Step 3

Form mixture into about 36 meatballs. Place meatballs in rows the prepared baking dish. Drizzle barbecue sauce over each meatball until a small puddle forms at the base.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 18 to 22 minutes.