Best Honey And Bourbon Holiday Meatballs Recipes

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BOURBON MEATBALLS



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Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are perfect to snack on while you watch the race. -Kimla Carsten, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (22 ounces each ) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup bourbon
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a large skillet, whisk together remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook 5 minutes. Stir in meatballs; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HONEY-GARLIC GLAZED MEATBALLS



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My husband and I raise cattle on our farm here in southwestern Ontario, so it's no surprise that we're fond of these saucy meatballs. I know your family will like them, too. -Marion Foster, Kirkton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Add the bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain meatballs; add to sauce. Carefully stir to evenly coat. Cook for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BOURBON WHISKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by kmad

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bag frozen meatballs
1/2 cup ketchup, heaping
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cups bourbon whiskey
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine and mix all ingredients except your meatballs. Place your frozen meatballs into your crock pot, and pour the whiskey sauce in on top. Mix until all meatballs are coated with the whiskey sauce. Turn crockpot on high for about an hour, stirring occasionally. After the hour, turn crockpot down to low for at least one more hour. Serve with toothpicks.

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