Bacon Bourbon Meatballs

By KitchenGnome

Ingredients

• 6 bacon slices
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 lb. lean ground beef, ground beef and ground pork mix, ground turkey or your choice
• 1/2 c. breadcrumbs
• 2 T. freshly chopped parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1 t. chili powder
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1 T. vegetable oil
• 1 c. BBQ sauce
• 1/2 c. water
• 3 T. bourbon

Preparation

Step 1

Place the uncooked bacon into a food processor; process for about 1 minute or until bacon is finely ground up. Add in the onion; process until onion is finely chopped and mixed in.

Spoon bacon/onion mixture into a large bowl; add ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, chili powder, and salt, pepper; stir to combine.

Scoop out meat mixture and roll into balls, making about 24- 1 inch meatballs.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs into the skillet and cook, turning every couple of minutes to cook all sides evenly, about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.

Remove the meatballs; set aside; remove pan from the heat; discard excess grease.

Add BBQ sauce, water and bourbon to the skillet; return to heat; stir to mix . Add in the meatballs; simmer in the sauce for at least 10 minutes.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes