Kentucky Boilermaker Meatballs

Name: Kentucky Boilermaker Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 3 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 large vidalia onion; 1/4 cup whiskey or 1/4 cup Bourbon; 2 (12 ounce) bottles beer; 1/3 cup barbecue sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; salt and pepper; oil

Eats Now Editorial Team · 494 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Kentucky Boilermaker Meatballs – a delicious recipe with lean ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, vidalia onion, whiskey, bottles beer. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
3 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 large vidalia onion
1/4 cup whiskey or 1/4 cup Bourbon
2 (12 ounce) bottles beer
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
salt and pepper
oil

1
Dice and saute the onion in oil until brown.
2
Remove the skillet from the heat and deglaze with bourbon and set aside to cool.
3
Combine all (except beer) ingredients in a bowl & mix by hand. Form into 1 inch balls.
4
In a large pot, place the beer and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs. Boil until they are floating.
5
Finish in oven at 425 degrees until brown.
6
Serve with more BBQ sauce for dipping if desired.

494

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 3 eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large vidalia onion, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Boilermaker 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
494 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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