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BBQ Meatballs

By: Liane Carmen  
"Get out your biggest pot! This recipes makes tons of yummy bbq meatballs - perfect for a big gathering. I always get lots of requests for this one."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Shaggy's Manhattan
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen meatballs
 

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
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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 369 | Total Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 91mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by JADEDBLUE 
This was a very tasty dish, although I prefer to substitute a cup and a half of uncooked rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Oh yum Liane! We really loved these. I scaled the recipe down to six and used ground turkey.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2004 by DEEROD 
I made this for my party and there was not a meatball left in the house! I only used one can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by Karokard 
I made these for a family reunion. I boiled the meatballs instead of frying them. It makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by MO girl 
This recipe was exellent! I left out the pineapple (I'm allergic) but they were still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by BUNNYGRRL 
Sweet and spicy and tasty. Left the recipe and ingred. for my husband and son to make while I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by Paula Simi 
This is the best BBQ meatballs ever ! I made this for a Pampered Chef party and every... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by JACKIFER 
We all LOVED this recipe...we did scale it down for 6 people, and served it with rice...yum. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Mrs. Jason 
At first I didn't think this recipe was that good. Though I think part of my impression was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by busybee 
This was a great recipe. I altered it a little and used bround turkey and sausage finely cut.... MORE

 
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