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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs with Roasted Veggies

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring crispy BBQ meatballs and perfectly roasted veggies with a smoky, tangy glaze. Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor make this a weeknight favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 24 frozen meatballs (1-inch size, all-beef or turkey)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky and slightly sweet, e.g., Stubb’s Original)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, sliced into strips (red and yellow)
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the seasoned veggies out on a rimmed 18×13-inch baking sheet in an even layer, leaving space in the middle for the meatballs.
  4. Nestle the frozen meatballs in the center of the pan without overcrowding.
  5. Brush or drizzle about half of the BBQ sauce generously over the meatballs, reserving the rest for later.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the sheet pan and use tongs to turn the meatballs. Brush the turned side with more BBQ sauce.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until meatballs are golden and crispy outside, juicy inside, and veggies are tender with slightly charred edges.
  9. Give the meatballs a final brush of BBQ sauce right after removing from the oven.
  10. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over everything and serve hot straight from the pan.

Notes

If veggies brown too quickly, tent the pan with foil for the last 5 minutes. Use frozen meatballs straight from the freezer for best crispiness. For vegetarian version, use plant-based meatballs and vegan BBQ sauce. Check labels for gluten-free options. Dark pans brown edges faster; watch closely near end of cooking.

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