# What You Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.25 cup milk
05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 0.5 tsp salt
08 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ BBQ Sauce
10 - 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
11 - 2 tbsp ketchup
12 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
→ Mashed Potatoes
14 - 2.2 lb potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
15 - 4.2 tbsp unsalted butter
16 - 0.5 cup warm milk
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
18 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley until just blended.
03 - Form mixture into 16 uniform meatballs, arrange on prepared baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.
04 - Whisk together BBQ sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
05 - Transfer baked meatballs to an oven-safe casserole dish, pour sauce over them, toss gently to coat, and bake an additional 10 minutes until glazed and cooked through.
06 - Place peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until fork tender.
07 - Drain potatoes and return to pot; add butter and warm milk, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Plate mashed potatoes, top with BBQ-glazed meatballs, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired.
