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Whiskey Meatballs are one of the easiest appetizers ever! The sauce is only three ingredients and so simple to throw together for a last minute party! They are great for holidays, brunches, snacks or whatever!
Ingredients Needed For Whiskey Meatballs
Meatballs (or use prepared store bought)
- ground chuck (or lean ground beef)
- large egg
- italian breadcrumbs
- garlic powder
Whiskey Sauce
- ketchup
- dark brown sugar
- whiskey
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Whether you choose to make your own meatballs or use them already prepared from your local grocery store, this recipe is super easy! I make my own meatballs and it takes no time at all!
A pound of ground chuck makes approximately 50 quarter-sized meatballs. Mix the ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs and seasonings in a large bowl. Form the meatballs, place on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and start the sauce. Place a medium-large saucepan over medium heat and add the ketchup and brown sugar.
Stir together until a rich sauce forms and comes to a very low boil. Then add the whiskey.
Transfer the meatballs into the sauce and let the mixture come to a low boil again. Turn the heat off and cover for 15 minutes so that meatballs marinate a little.
Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container. These Whiskey Meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen until you are ready to serve!
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Whiskey Meatballs
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 50 Meatballs 1x
Ingredients
Meatballs (or use prepared store bought)
- 1 lb. ground chuck (or lean ground beef)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Whiskey Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 oz whiskey
Instructions
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix together the ground chuck, egg, breadcrumbs and spices.
- Form into quarter-sized meatballs and place on the parchment lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
Whiskey Sauce
- In a medium-large saucepan, add the ketchup and dark brown sugar.
- Bring to a very low boil over medium heat, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the whiskey and add in the meatballs.
- Bring to another very low boil, then turn off the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid for 15 – 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate or freeze in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack