Bourbon Maple Meatballs
Enjoy these irresistible Bourbon Maple Meatballs, glazed with a sweet and smoky sauce. Perfect for appetizers or dinner!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth, or stock
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 lb frozen meatballs, plain beef, turkey, or homestyle – not Italian
Instructions
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together tomato paste, chicken broth, bourbon, maple syrup, and coconut aminos.
- Heat Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add Meatballs: Add the frozen or defrosted meatballs to the pan, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve or Keep Warm: Serve immediately, or keep on the lowest heat setting until ready to serve.
Notes
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Combine all sauce ingredients in the slow cooker and whisk.
- Add meatballs, toss to coat, and cook on low for 1 hour. Then keep on 'warm' while serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 343mg, Potassium: 299mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 171IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
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