Name: Maple Bourbon BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg, whisked; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp maple syrup; salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup bourbon; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 tsp each chili powder, paprika and garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste

Ground Beef

Maple Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

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Ingredients

Meatballs:

¹⁄₂ cup seasoned breadcrumbs

¹⁄₄ cup milk

1 egg, whisked
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp maple syrup

salt and pepper to taste
1 lb ground beef

Sauce:

¹⁄₂ cup bourbon
1 tsp cornstarch
¹⁄₂ cup maple syrup
1 cup ketchup
¹⁄₂ cup beef broth
¹⁄₄ cup white vinegar
1 tsp each chili powder, paprika and garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.

In a large bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Add ground beef and mix until just combined.

Using a cookie scoop, spoon 2 tbsp meat mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

Meanwhile, add bourbon to a skillet and cook until reduced by half. Whisk in cornstarch and add remaining ingredients and cook for 10-15 minutes on low.

Remove meatballs from the oven and pour sauce on top. Enjoy!

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