Recipes

Wagyu Beef BBQ Meatballs

by Clint Phelan

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 50 Minutes

Yield: 6 Servings

Intro

Now listen—if you’ve never had BBQ meatballs made with real Texas wagyu ground beef, you’re in for a treat. These aren’t your cocktail-party meatballs with a toothpick and a mystery sauce. No sir. These are tender, smoky-sweet, and made with Phelan Farms wagyu ground beef that’s raised right and seasoned just right. Great for weeknights, game days, or feedin’ the whole dang family.

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine wagyu ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently with your hands—don’t mash it like potatoes.
Roll mixture into golf ball–sized meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on a foil-lined baking sheet or in a greased baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs bake, warm BBQ sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
When the meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce or pour it over the top. Return to the oven for 5–10 minutes to let everything get cozy.
Garnish if you're feelin' fancy, then serve with mashed potatoes, or straight outta the pan.
Serves: 6 (Makes about 24–30 meatballs)
Perfect for: Potlucks, party trays, weeknight suppers, or when your cousin shows up uninvited