BBQ Bourbon Meatballs
This Bourbon BBQ Meatballs recipe is the perfect dinner or appetizer. They are easy to make and simmer in an incredible sauce.
Servings 22 servings
Calories 130kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound (453 g) ground beef
- ¾ cup (1.58 oz | 45 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
BBQ Bourbon Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce store bought (10.1 oz | 302 g)
- 3 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Meatballs: Add all ingredients except the oil in a large bowl. Combine with your hand but do not overmix. Roll meatballs the size of a golf ball. You will get 20-22 meatballs.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat with oil. Cook meatballs on each side until golden brown. It will take about 3-4 minutes.
- Now add the barbecue sauce, the bourbon and chili flakes. Stir all together to coat the meatballs. Cook until the sauce heats up.
- Remove, garnish with cilantro and serve with rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
