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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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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. 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:
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.
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