Bourbon and Bacon Meatballs

Makes 24 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon

Instructions

  1. Place bacon into a food processor and process until bacon is finely ground up. Add in the onion and process until onion is finely chopped and mixed in.
  2. Spoon bacon and onion mixture into large bowl. Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Scoop out the meat mixture and roll into balls using your palms, should make about 24 1 inch meatballs.
  4. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Place the meatballs into the sauce pan and cook, turning every couple minutes to ensure all sides cook evenly. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Remove the meatballs and set aside. Add the barbecue sauce, water and bourbon to a crockpot. Stir to mix the sauce together. Add in the meatballs and allow them to simmer in the sauce for at least 10 minutes.