Description
Savory meatballs infused with pumpkin, jalapeño, and BBQ flavors, perfect for a spicy appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pumpkin puree, BBQ sauce, jalapeño, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Mix until well combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American