Brazen Bourbon Meatballs

What isn’t there to love about tasty little balls of meat? Many of us grew up eating them covered in tomato sauce over a plate of spaghetti, but this recipe is a bit more grown-up and perfect for entertaining guests. This Brazen Bourbon Meatball recipe comes from a fellow Foodie Tribe member, Dishes Delish Blog. We think you’ll totally each these up, after all- we did!

Ingredients:

For Meatballs-

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For Bourbon Sauce-

• 3 ounces bourbon
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 dashes paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 dash chipotle powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Meatballs

1. In a large mixing bowl, place all the meatball ingredients (except the olive oil) and mix it together with your hands
2. Grab a small amount of meat and roll it into a meatball (you choose the size), place each ball on a plate until all the meat is used up
3. Heat a sauté pan and add up to 2 tablespoons of olive oil
4. Add the meatballs and sauté them, turning them every 30 seconds to brown all the sides. Should take around 8 minutes total
5. Remove meatballs from pan and set aside

Bourbon Sauce

1. Add all the ingredients for the sauce and bring it to a boil and cook it for 10 minutes
2. Lower the heat and add meatballs. Stir until the sauce covers them
3. Continue simmering for 5 minutes
4. Plate and enjoy!