February 3, 2023

Mango BBQ Meatballs

These Mango BBQ Meatballs are a great finger-food for your next party or gathering. This meatball appetizer is simple to make and will satisfy your guests leaving them wanting more!

Ditch the frozen meatballs for these homemade BBQ meatballs. With just a few ingredients, you too can make these delicious meatballs with minimal time.

What are these BBQ meatballs made of?

1 yellow onion
4 garlic cloves
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. paprika
Mango BBQ sauce from Pepper Palace, or your favorite BBQ sauce
1 pound ground beef

The sautéed onion and garlic gives the meatballs adds moisture to the ground beef. The cinnamon gives it a bit of sweetness, and the paprika adds a smoky flavor that is unmatched.

How do you cook BBQ meatballs?

I cooked this batch of BBQ meatballs in the oven, but you can also make these on the stove. I warmed the BBQ sauce on the stove in a pot and coated the meatballs before plating.

This is an image of the mango BBQ meatballs before baking and before being tossed with the mango BBQ sauce from Pepper Palace. A simple gluten-free appetizer from Sundays at T's.

What goes with BBQ meatballs?

These mango BBQ meatballs are great on their own on a toothpick, or you can serve them with other awesome appetizers for your next party. Also, you can also enjoy these as a sub. Get your favorite gluten-free roll and your go-to toppings.

Made these? Let me know how it went in the comments below!

How to make Mango BBQ Meatballs

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Dice one yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Sautee them together with a bit of olive oil until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant. This should take about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, and the spices. Mix well.

Make even-sized meatballs. I like to use a tablespoon or a small scoop, depending on what size meatballs I want.

Add meatballs to an oven-safe baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through.

In the last few minutes of the meatballs cooking, heat about ½ cup of the mango BBQ sauce in a small saucepan. When the sauce has been heated, add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to ensure all the meatballs are completely covered.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

This is an image of the mango BBQ meatballs with mango BBQ sauce from Pepper Palace. A simple gluten-free appetizer from Sundays at T's. This image also includes other products from Pepper Palace.

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Mango BBQ Meatballs

A simple and quick gluten-free appetizer to enjoy during your next party. These mango BBQ meatballs are sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

1 yellow onion
4 garlic cloves
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. paprika
½ cup Mango BBQ sauce Add more if needed
1 pound ground beef

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
Dice one yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Sautee them together with a bit of olive oil until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant. This should take about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl combine the ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, and the spices. Mix well.
Make even-sized meatballs. I like to use a tablespoon or a small scoop, depending on what size meatballs I want.
Add meatballs to an oven-safe baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through.
In the last few minutes of the meatballs cooking, heat about ½ cup of the mango BBQ sauce in a small saucepan. When the sauce has been heated, add the meatballs to the sauce and toss to ensure all the meatballs are completely covered.