Beer Meatballs Recipe

Name: Beer Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can of your favorite beer; 1 (6 ounce) can spicy hot V8; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 cup chopped onion; salt and pepper; 1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) can of your favorite beer
1 (6 ounce) can spicy hot V8
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper
1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs

1
Combine ground beef, onions, Italian breadcrumbs and eggs and mix well.
2
Form beef mixture into small meatballs.
3
Cook meatballs either by frying or baking.
4
While meatballs are cooking, mix together the remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Place meatballs into slow cooker, pour sauce over top and turn to low.
6
Cook them for at least 3 hours but the longer the better for flavor to enhance.
7
You can cook them up to six hours.
8
Remember to stir them frequently.
9
If the sauce is to thick, just stir in more ketchup or V-8 juice.
10
To spice them up, add hot sauce.

743

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can of your favorite beer, 1 (6 ounce) can spicy hot V8, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Beer Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beer Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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