Pumpkin BBQ Jalapeño Meatballs
A delightful twist on traditional meatballs featuring pumpkin puree and a spicy kick from jalapeños, coated in BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, pumpkin puree, BBQ sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, and jalapeño slices. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until well combined.
- Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 160°F for doneness.
- While baking, heat BBQ sauce in a saucepan and add reserved jalapeño slices. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Once meatballs are baked, toss them in the warm BBQ sauce until fully coated.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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