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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!"
Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 35 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel

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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 6, 2003 by Philip Doherty 
I used Sam Adams beer for these meatballs. I baked them, then cooked the recipe in a crockpot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by Laina 
We didn't enjoy these at all--they left a horrible smell and a horrible taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by CHRISTI_LANDINO 
This recipe is wonderful and very easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by ARCCQ 
Very good, used it for superbowl. The kids weren't too crazy about them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 27, 2003 by Renee 
I was disappointed with this recipe. I thought it would be perfect for all the beer lovers in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by ANGELIQUE A 
GREAT RECIPE!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2003 by DELEEN 
Excellent recipe. I have taken it to several potlucks.....always a hit. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2003 by URIAH 
Not very good. Took it to a party - 1 person loved it - everyone else said it was "ok". ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2008 by Brent 
I used my own meatball recipe because what this recipe called for was extremely bland. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2003 by JOVIGIRL 
What a great recipe! It smelled so good while it was simmering I couldn't wait to try them. ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 410

  • Total Fat: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
  • Sodium: 1225mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 16.2g

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