Homemade BBQ Meatballs
Description
Get out your biggest pot! This recipes makes tons of yummy meatballs simmered in a tangy barbeque sauce - perfect for a big gathering. I always get lots of requests for this one.
Ingredients
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4 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup vodka
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1/2 cup water
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
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1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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3 pounds ground beef
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2 pounds ground turkey
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1 (15 ounce) package Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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2 (14 1/4 ounce) cans tomato puree
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1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
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1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
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1/2 cup vodka
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2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
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1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Directions
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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.
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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.