Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs

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This is an easy and delicious appetizer. I have made these for potlucks, baby showers, and super bowl parties. They go fast!

2
Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup

  • 24 fluid ounces beer

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place the beer and ketchup in a slow cooker on high setting and allow to simmer..

  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder and onion, mixing well. Form mixture into meatballs about 3/4 inch in diameter. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

  5. Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker with the beer and ketchup and simmer for 3 hours; sauce will thicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405 Calories
23g Fat
30g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1154mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 620mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.