Tender meatballs coated in a smoky, sweet BBQ sauce, perfect as an appetizer or party snack with bold, flavorful taste in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup vodka 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 3 pounds ground beef 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 (15 ounce) package italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup 1/2 cup vodka
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.
- In a very large pot over medium heat, Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup vodka. Season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. Carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.