Description
Mountain Meatballs are hearty, flavorful meatballs made with a blend of ground beef and pork, simmered in a rich barbecue sauce. Perfectly browned and cooked in a skillet, these meatballs offer a delicious balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors, making them ideal for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking & Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, whole milk, eggs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Shape Meatballs: Form the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter to ensure even cooking and perfect bite-sized portions.
- Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and sealed, about 5 to 6 minutes total per batch. Remove browned meatballs and set them aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer Meatballs: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. This step cooks the meatballs through and allows the sauce to thicken and meld with the meatballs’ flavors.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot, spooning extra sauce over them. They pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- These hearty meatballs are great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Using a combination of beef and pork adds rich flavor, but all ground beef can be used if preferred.
- Make a double batch and freeze extras for a quick, convenient meal later.
