Sheet Pan Honey BBQ Meatballs with Sweet Potatoes

Baked in minutes on only one sheet pan, these honey BBQ meatballs are coated in a sweet and tangy homemade honey BBQ sauce and roasted alongside tender sweet potatoes.

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Sheet Pan Honey BBQ Meatballs with Sweet Potatoes

Baked in minutes on only one sheet pan, these honey BBQ meatballs are coated in a sweet and tangy homemade honey BBQ sauce and roasted alongside tender sweet potatoes.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 497kcal

Ingredients

Honey BBQ Sauce

3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Meatballs and Sweet Potatoes

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium sweet pepper, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Honey BBQ Sauce

Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 5-7 minutes until bubbly and slightly reduced, stirring occasionally.
Remove barbecue sauce from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide sauce evenly between two small bowls and set aside.

Meatballs and Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a large sheet pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and egg. Scoop mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on half of prepared sheet pan. Brush meatballs with half of barbecue sauce.
Toss sweet potatoes, sweet pepper, and onion with vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce on other half of sheet pan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange in a single layer.
Bake meatballs and sweet potatoes at 400F 20-25 minutes until meatballs register 165F and sweet potatoes are tender.
Remove pan from oven and brush meatballs and sweet potatoes with remaining half of barbecue sauce. Top with parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store meatballs in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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