Birthday Meatballs
This recipe has become a favorite at our house over the years—simple, hearty, and always well-received. The boys have asked for them on a few birthdays, and they’re just as fitting for holiday weekends or weeknight dinners. Bonus - they mix up fast and cook quickly!
Originally baked, we’ve started making them on the smoker at 350°F for 25 minutes, and the flavor boost is worth it. Serve right from the pan or toss into a Crockpot to keep warm for gatherings.
Pairs perfectly with our farm-raised ground beef—clean, flavorful, and raised right here on our farm. You can even use a mix of ground beef and pork.
Here's our KHM Kitchen Recipe -
Meatballs -
- 1/3 c oatmeal
- 1/3 c milk
- 1 egg
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tb onion flakes
- 1 TB Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
- 1 lb KHM Ground Beef or Pork
Add all your ingredients except for the meat to a bowl and stir to mix. Add thawed ground beef (or pork) and mix by hand until everything is evenly blended. Form 1 1/2" round meatballs and place in baking pan or grill same foil pan.
* TIP - I like to use a cookie scoop to quickly and easily make uniform meatballs
Sauce -
- 1/2 c brown sugar (opt. - swap out half with equal part honey)
- 1/2 c ketchup
- 1 tsp Worchestershire Sauce
Mix sauce together and drizzle over meatballs. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 min. You can also make these on a smoker at 350°F for 30 min. for added flavor!
They're ready to serve straight from the pan or can be made ahead and kept warm or reheated in a slow cooker.
Sometimes I'm even organized enough to double or triple the recipe and freeze them (cooked or raw) for a quick future meal. 😉
