Jj's Beer Cocktail Meatballs

Elevate your appetizer game with 'Jj's Beer Cocktail Meatballs,' a flavorful twist on a party classic! These tender, homemade meatballs are seasoned to perfection with onion and garlic powders, then simmered in a rich, savory beer-infused sauce that hits all the right notes with a balance of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Perfectly browned in a skillet for a golden crust, these meatballs soak up the tangy-sweet sauce for a bold, crowd-pleasing finish. Serve them warm as a delicious appetizer on toothpicks, or pair them with rice or noodles for a hearty main dish. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for game day, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a little comfort food magic.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Beer (pale lager or similar)
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using clean hands or a spoon until well combined.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and set them aside on a plate or tray.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet (do not clean it), add the beer, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk together and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer the meatballs in the sauce for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice or noodles as a main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1126.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1930.4

Total Fat 118.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 526.1mg	0%
Sodium 3428.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 57.7g
Protein 94.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 230.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1539.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 25.2%