Here’s a hearty, flavor-packed combo: Barbecued Beef Ribs and Meatballs 🍖🍡
Perfect for a family dinner or cookout.
Barbecued Beef Ribs and Meatballs
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the beef ribs:
- 2–3 lbs beef ribs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped parsley or onion
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
Beef Ribs
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season ribs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cover & bake
- Place ribs on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake 2–2.5 hours until tender.
- Add BBQ sauce
- Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until caramelized.
Meatballs
- Mix meatballs
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and optional herbs.
- Form into 1–2 inch balls.
- Bake or pan-fry
- Bake: 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Or pan-fry in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked.
- Toss in BBQ sauce
- Coat meatballs with barbecue sauce and simmer 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
Serve
- Arrange ribs and meatballs on a platter.
- Serve with sides like coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, or roasted vegetables.
Tips
- For extra smoky flavor, use a smoked paprika or add a dash of liquid smoke.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and reheated in BBQ sauce.
- Brush ribs with extra BBQ sauce during serving for sticky goodness.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version where both ribs and meatballs cook together and soak up all the BBQ flavor—super easy for weeknights.
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