These BBQ Cola Meatballs are a flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, combining the sweetness of cola with the tangy kick of BBQ sauce. They make a great appetizer for parties or a satisfying main dish served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup cola
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onions, green bell pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs in the oven for 25 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce and cola. Cook over low heat until heated through.
- Add cooked meatballs to the saucepan and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve the BBQ Cola Meatballs hot as an appetizer or over rice/noodles as a main dish.
Interesting Facts
Cola adds a unique sweetness and caramel flavor to the meatballs.
These meatballs can also be cooked in a slow cooker for easy preparation.
Leftover BBQ Cola Meatballs make great sandwiches the next day.