Fireball Meatballs
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These meatballs are lit.
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Yields:
1
Prep Time:
0
hours
15
mins
Total Time:
0
hours
30
mins
Ingredients
For the meatballs
1
lb.
ground beef
1
large egg, lightly beaten
1/2
c.
breadcrumbs
2
garlic cloves, minced
1/4
tsp.
cayenne
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1
tbsp.
vegetable oil
For the sauce
2
c.
barbecue sauce
1/4
c.
Fireball
3
tbsp.
tomato paste
2
tbsp.
brown sugar
1
tbsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1
tsp.
garlic powder
1/2
tsp.
red pepper flakes
1
tsp.
Chopped chives, for garnish
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine beef with egg, breadcrumbs, garlic and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into small balls, about the size of ping pong balls.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, Fireball, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Whisk until fully combined and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook meatballs until they are browned on all sides, then add sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve.