BBQ Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef , 20% fat or higher preferred
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups tortilla chips
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce , or as needed, for basting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. 2

   Add ground beef, egg, tortilla chips, ketchup, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Mix together gently with your hands until evenly combined. Roll mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake about 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve as desired.