Barbecued Beefies (Baked Barbecue Beef Patties)

Ground beef and oat patties baked in a homemade barbecue sauce of onion, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, chili powder and paprika. Makes 16 patties.

Vegetarian with swapsLow-carb

Contains: milk, fish, soy. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 25 min
  • Cook 1 hr
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Yield 16 patties, about 8 servings

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Barbecued Beefies are small, tender beef patties made like a mini meatloaf, with oats and milk to keep them moist. They bake in a single layer, smothered in a homemade barbecue sauce, until the sauce is thick and the patties are cooked through.

The sauce is simple: lots of chopped onion simmered with ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and paprika. Serve the patties with mashed potatoes, on buns, or with a green vegetable.

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce. In a saucepan, mix the onions, ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and paprika. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring now and then. Make the patties while it simmers.
  2. Heat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Mix the patties. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, milk, oats, grated onion, salt, pepper and chili powder until evenly combined. Let stand for 5 minutes so the oats absorb the milk.
  4. Shape. Shape the mixture into 16 patties and arrange them in an ungreased 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan.
  5. Sauce and bake. Pour the barbecue sauce over the patties. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, until the patties are cooked through (160°F in the center) and the sauce is thick.
  6. Serve. Serve hot with the sauce spooned over.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

330Calories
20 gCarbohydrates
2 gFiber
18 gNet carbs
19 gProtein
19 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 8 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

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Tips

  • The mixture is soft. Wet your hands to make shaping easier.
  • Quick or old-fashioned oats both work.
  • Leftovers reheat well and make good sandwiches.

Questions about this recipe

What are barbecued beefies?
They are small ground beef and oat patties, similar to individual meatloaves, baked in barbecue sauce.
Can I use bottled barbecue sauce?
Yes. About 2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce can replace the homemade sauce, though the homemade version has more onion flavor.
Can I freeze barbecued beefies?
Yes. Freeze the cooked patties in their sauce for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat covered at 350°F.

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