Savory Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs Delight
These Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs combine sweet bourbon and apple butter for a flavorful and easy dinner that pleases the crowd.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey Lean option recommended
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
For the Sauce
- ½ cup Bourbon
- ½ cup Apple butter
- ½ cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Sliced green onions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Roll mixture into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, making about 20 to 24 meatballs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together bourbon, apple butter, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Place shaped meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, making sure each meatball is coated.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low heat. Cook for 4 to 6 hours until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Transfer meatballs to a serving platter and drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer, side, or main dish. Great for gatherings and paired well with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
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