Dr. Pepper Meatballs

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• parsley, for garnish
• 2 c. ketchup
• 2 cans Dr. Pepper
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and mix until combined. Form into small ping-pong ball sized meatballs.
In another large bowl, whisk together ketchup, Dr. Pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs to the pan and brown on all sides. When meatballs are browned, add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Let simmer, basting the meatballs sporadically with a spoon, until sauce has reduced by half and meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve.