Zesty Italian Barbecue Meatballs

Ingredients

  • Meatballs:
  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 C. breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 C. fresh italian parsley minced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 Tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 C. barbecue sauce
  • 3/4 C. tomato paste
  • 1/3 C. ketchup
  • 1/3 C. brown sugar
  • 1/2 C. water, as needed
  • 1 Tsp. liquid smoke

Preparation

Step 1

Combine meatball ingredients. Form into walnut sized balls. Bake meatballs in shallow baking dish at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until browned.