What could be better than beef meatballs and bacon? These meatballs slathered in bourbon sauce will be a hit at your next party.
Cook Time 30M
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Protein 8G
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Servings 24
Helpful Hereford Tips
Baking beef provides rich flavor and tender meat, while broiling beef provides a slightly charred taste with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Nutritional Information
Cals
108Carbs
2% DVFat
6% DVFiber
1% DVIron
22% DVIngredients
- 8 bacon strips
- 1 pound Certified Hereford Beef ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
Sauce:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place uncooked bacon and onion into a food processor and chop until bacon and onion are finely ground.
- Combine ground beef, bacon and onion mixture, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, chili poser and salt in large bowl, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 15 minutes.
- Combine the barbecue sauce, water and bourbon in a saucepan and heat. Stir to mix the sauce together. Add in the cooked meatballs and allow them to simmer in the sauce before serving. If serving for a crowd, the meatballs can be placed in a slowcooker to keep warm.
About Ground Chuck
What could be better than beef meatballs and bacon? These meatballs slathered in bourbon sauce will be a hit at your next party.