Beef and Mushroom Meatball Sliders

Recipe and photo by Living Lou.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 45 mins.

4 oz white button mushrooms

1 clove garlic, minced

1 lb lean ground beef

1/3 cup bread crumbs

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 egg

2 tbsp +1/4 cup barbecue sauce

½ tsp red pepper flakes (can omit)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

2. In a food processor, process mushrooms and garlic.

3. In a large bowl, combine mushroom mixture with beef, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, 2 tbsp barbecue sauce and red pepper flakes.

4. Using a standard ice cream scoop, scoop mixture into 12 even meatballs.

5. Brush with remaining ¼ cup of barbecue sauce.

6. Bake in oven for 35-45 minutes or until fully cooked.