{"id":255331,"date":"2026-08-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/cowboy-meatballs\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:00:00","slug":"cowboy-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/cowboy-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboy Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These easy cowboy meatballs are packed with cheddar, bacon, cilantro, and bold spices, then simmered in a smoky BBQ tomato sauce. They make a hearty dinner, game day appetizer, or fun twist on classic meatballs!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cowboy meatballs bring <strong>big, bold flavors<\/strong> to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a <strong>smoky BBQ sauce<\/strong> with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Skillet with cheesy, saucy cowboy meatballs. \" class=\"wp-image-345054\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-saddle-up-for-a-family-favorite\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Saddle Up for a Family Favorite<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy for Busy Nights:<\/strong>\u00a0These meatballs come together with simple steps and can be made ahead, making dinner hassle free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort Food Everyone Loves:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the kind of cozy meal that brings everyone to the table. Both kids and adults love these. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Great for Sharing:<\/strong>\u00a0Serve them over <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mashed-potatoes-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">mashed potatoes<\/a>, with a side of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-broccoli\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">air fryer broccoli<\/a>, or add them to your next game day spread. They\u2019re an easy meal for family dinners, parties, or potlucks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-ingredients-for-cowboy-meatballs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients for Cowboy Meatballs<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled cowboy meatballs ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-345091\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled cowboy meatballs ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-345091\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyMeatballs-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Panko Breadcrumbs:<\/strong>\u00a0Panko keeps the meatballs light and tender, but crushed saltine crackers or regular breadcrumbs work well too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t pour out the bacon grease! Browning the meatballs in the drippings adds rich, smoky flavor and gives them a delicious crust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-cowboy-meatballs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Cowboy Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meatballs are always a hit in my house! My family loves my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-swedish-meatballs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"19673\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Swedish meatballs<\/a> (a reader favorite, too!), but these cowboy meatballs were a major success. My kids have already asked me to make them again!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, finely diced onion,\u00a0egg, chili powder,\u00a0garlic powder,\u00a0salt, and\u00a0pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix and Roll:<\/strong> Mix until combined and roll into 12 large meatballs or 20 small meatballs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Bacon:<\/strong> Heat a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4wpAqb6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large skillet<\/a> over medium heat, then add the chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sear Meatballs:<\/strong> In the same skillet, add the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/classic-homemade-meatballs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"156336\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">meatballs<\/a> and cook for 7-8 minutes. Turn occasionally until browned on both sides and cooked through. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Sauce:<\/strong> Add Rotel, tomato sauce, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bbq-sauce-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"42815\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">BBQ sauce<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-broth\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"210588\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">chicken broth<\/a>\u00a0to the skillet and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer and Serve:<\/strong> Add the cooked bacon and meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is slightly reduced. Garnish Cowboy Meatballs with\u00a0shredded cheddar cheese\u00a0and\u00a0sliced green onions\u00a0and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345097\" alt=\"Meatball ingredients all added to a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-345097\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345097\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Meatball ingredients all added to a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-345097\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-2-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345098\" alt=\"Scooped and shaped meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-345098\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345098\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Scooped and shaped meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-345098\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345099\" alt=\"Bacon pieces cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-345099\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345099\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon pieces cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-345099\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345100\" alt=\"Meatballs cooking in the bacon grease. \" class=\"wp-image-345100\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345100\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Meatballs cooking in the bacon grease. \" class=\"wp-image-345100\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345101\" alt=\"Sauce ingredients combined in the skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-345101\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345101\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sauce ingredients combined in the skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-345101\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345102\" alt=\"Cooked meatballs added to the cooked down sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-345102\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"345102\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked meatballs added to the cooked down sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-345102\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cowboy-Meatballs-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meatballs: <\/strong>Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs, and mix the meat just until combined. Overmixing can make the meatballs dense and tough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-must-have-tools-for-this-recipe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must Have Tools For This Recipe<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4wpAqb6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Large Skillet<\/a>:<\/strong> Gives the meatballs room to brown and the sauce space to simmer.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3S43JAI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Cookie Scoop:<\/a><\/strong> Keeps the meatballs evenly sized for even cooking.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tlGtuy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Sharp Knife<\/a>:<\/strong> Quickly chops the bacon, onion, cilantro, and green onions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs.jpg&amp;description=Cowboy Meatballs\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"344405\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-344406\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"344406\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2333661328\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2333661328\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-344406-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-344406-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"344406\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-344406-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-0 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 pound lean ground beef<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-2 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup panko breadcrumbs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-7 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-16 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bc cup chopped cilantro<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-4 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bc cup finely diced onion<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-3 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 large egg<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-5 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 tablespoon chili powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-6 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-8 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-9 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd teaspoon pepper<\/span>. Mix until combined and roll into 12 large meatballs or 20 small meatballs. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-344406-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-1 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">6 slices chopped bacon<\/span>. Cook until the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-344406-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In the same skillet, add the meatballs and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on both sides and cooked through. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-344406-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-10 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 (10-ounce) can Rotel<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-14 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-11 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 cup BBQ sauce<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-12 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup chicken broth<\/span> to the skillet and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-344406-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cooked bacon and meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is slightly reduced. Garnish with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-15 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">shredded cheddar cheese<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-344406-13 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">sliced green onions<\/span> and serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-344406-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator: <\/strong>Store cooled meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze uncooked or cooked meatballs in a single layer, then store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 3 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead: <\/strong>Prepared uncooked meatballs can be refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-344406-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">549<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">41<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">153<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2188<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">912<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1290<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">177<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Close up shot of a spoon with a cowboy meatball and the cheesy sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-345055\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Close up shot of a spoon with a cowboy meatball and the cheesy sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-345055\" title=\"Cowboy meatballs bring big, bold flavors to a classic dinner favorite!\u00a0Packed with cheesy goodness and spices, they\u2019re simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce with crispy bacon and a little kick from Rotel. So delicious you\u2019ll want to scoop up every last drop.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-meatballs-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 id=\"h-more-favorite-cowboy-recipes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Favorite Cowboy Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-coleslaw\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cowboy-coleslaw.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-coleslaw\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowboy Coleslaw<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-casserole\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cowboy-casserole-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dinner<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowboy Casserole<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-mac-and-cheese\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cowboy-macaroni-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dinner<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowboy Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>40 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-meatballs\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Meatballs\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowboy Pasta Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>30 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span 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