Delicious BBQ Cola Meatballs Recipe

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Delicious BBQ Cola Meatballs Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 06, 2024

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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onions, green bell pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs in the oven for 25 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce and cola. Cook over low heat until heated through.
  6. Add cooked meatballs to the saucepan and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. 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.