Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs Recipe
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Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs

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"This is an easy and delicious appetizer. I have made these for potlucks, baby showers, and super bowl parties. They go fast!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 24 fluid ounces beer
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place the beer and ketchup in a slow cooker on high setting and allow to simmer..
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder and onion, mixing well. Form mixture into meatballs about 3/4 inch in diameter. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  5. Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker with the beer and ketchup and simmer for 3 hours; sauce will thicken.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 405 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 72mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by Philip Doherty   view full review
I used Sam Adams beer for these meatballs. I baked them, then cooked the recipe in a crockpot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by Laina   view full review
We didn't enjoy these at all--they left a horrible smell and a horrible taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by Renee   view full review
I was disappointed with this recipe. I thought it would be perfect for all the beer lovers in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Brent   view full review
I used my own meatball recipe because what this recipe called for was extremely bland. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by Janine   view full review
Beer and Ketchup. Hummm....I have played around with this recipe a few times. As written, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by CHRISTI_LANDINO   view full review
This recipe is wonderful and very easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by beckyrobinson1   view full review
Excellent recipe, my husband loved these meat balls. I did add an egg to the recipe to hold...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by ARCCQ   view full review
Very good, used it for superbowl. The kids weren't too crazy about them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by cntrygal   view full review
This is a wonderful and easy recipe, and I make it frequently. My mom (who likes spicy food)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by DELEEN   view full review
Excellent recipe. I have taken it to several potlucks.....always a hit.

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