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Maple Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

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!