BBQ Meatballs Goat Cheese (Printable Version)
Juicy beef and goat cheese meatballs coated in sweet-tangy BBQ blueberry sauce for perfect party bites.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
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2 tablespoons finely diced shallots
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1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
→ Sauce
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1 cup BBQ sauce, homemade or bottled
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1/2 cup blueberry preserves
→ For Cooking
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1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
# Steps:
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Combine panko bread crumbs and whole milk in a small bowl, allowing to soak for 5 minutes until softened.
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In a large mixing bowl, incorporate soaked bread crumb mixture with ground beef, egg, goat cheese, shallots, and BBQ seasoning.
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Gently mix with hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
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Portion out 12 equal portions using hands or an ice cream scoop, rolling each into a ball slightly larger than a golf ball.
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Place meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes, monitoring closely, until well browned on top.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
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After browning, move all meatballs to the bowl of a slow cooker.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce with blueberry preserves until homogenous.
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Pour half of the sauce mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours until meatballs are cooked through.
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Discard any cooking liquid. Toss meatballs with reserved sauce and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For uniform results, use an ice cream scoop to portion meatballs. Broiling provides a charred exterior and locks in juices.