Sweet & Savory Pomegranate BBQ Meatballs

Tender, moist beef meatballs lacquered in tangy-sweet pomegranate barbecue sauce—an easy kosher main that feels both American cookout and holiday festive.

Serves:6 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 40 mins

Nutrition per serving:

Calories per serving: 420 | Protein: 23g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 32g

Ingredients

For Meatballs

  • 900 g 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60 g matzo meal (½ c)
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 g chopped parsley
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

For Pomegranate BBQ Glaze

  • 180 ml pomegranate juice (¾ c)
  • 60 ml ketchup (¼ c)
  • 30 ml pomegranate molasses (2 Tbsp)
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp apple-cider vinegar
  • Pinch chili flakes

Instructions

Mix & shape

Combine meatball ingredients; roll 24 balls (4 cm).

Bake

Arrange on parchment; bake 15 min at 200 °C (400 °F).

Glaze

Simmer glaze 5 min to syrup. Brush half over meatballs; return to oven 5 min. Brush again; broil 2 min until sticky.

Serve

Scatter fresh pomegranate seeds and parsley, spoon on extra glaze.

Tip – Make a double batch of glaze; it keeps a week and turns roast chicken or grilled veggies into instant show-stoppers.

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