Ingredients
Meatballs:
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. ground beef
Sauce:
- ½ cup bourbon
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp each chilli 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!
