Ruth's Beer Marinated Meatballs

Elevate your comfort food game with Ruth's Beer Marinated Meatballs, a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together tender beef and pork meatballs with a rich, tangy beer-infused sauce. Bursting with the savory goodness of garlic, Parmesan, and Worcestershire, these perfectly seasoned meatballs are browned to perfection before simmering in a delightful blend of lager, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. The beer marinade not only tenderizes the meat but also imparts a subtle malty depth that complements the sweetness of the sauce. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an irresistible appetizer at your next party. Pair them with rice, mashed potatoes, or serve solo with toothpicks—this crowd-pleasing dish is as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Beer (preferably lager or amber ale)
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Yellow mustard
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and set aside on a baking sheet or plate.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, and cook for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.

Step 4

Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 5

In the same skillet, prepare the beer marinade by combining the beer, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and onion powder. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the browned meatballs back to the skillet, making sure they are coated in the beer marinade. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 7

Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired. They can be served as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1188.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2569.9

Total Fat 172.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 744.7mg	0%
Sodium 4624.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.8g
Protein 158.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 440.9mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1457.8mg	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: 60.9%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 14.1%