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Maple Bourbon BBQ Meatballs
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Maple Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS:

  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1 egg, whisked

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp maple syrup

  • Salt and pepper to taste 

  • 1lb ground beef

  • SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup bourbon

  • 1 tsp cornstarch 

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

  • 1 cup ketchup 

  • 1/2 cup beef broth

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

  • 1 tsp each chilli powder, paprika, and garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Add ground beef and mix until just combined.
  • Using a cookie scoop, spoon 2 tbsp meat mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, add bourbon to a skillet and cook until reduced by half. Whisk in cornstarch and add remaining ingredients and cook for 10-15 minutes on low.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and pour sauce on top. Enjoy!