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Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs Recipe

Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs Recipe: Sweet, Savory Bliss

Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs Recipe combines sweet peaches and savory flavors for a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 Chopped Onion yellow or white onions
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 Egg can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika regular paprika is a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley can omit or replace with cilantro
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peach Preserves or apricot/mango preserves
  • 1/4 cup Whiskey or apple juice for non-alcoholic
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or low-sugar ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar as substitute
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce as alternative
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder or mustard sauce as alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley.
  3. Form 1-inch meatballs and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. In a saucepan, combine peach preserves, whiskey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Toss the cooked meatballs in the prepared sauce and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs make excellent leftovers and can be easily frozen before cooking for future meals.

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