Barbecue Meatball Recipe

Do you need a Barbecue Meatball Recipe for a crowd? This recipe makes enough barbecue meatballs to fill the bill. It has vodka in it but you can't taste it once finished.

It is vital though because some flavors are released by alcohol.

Barbecue Meatball Recipe

For The Barbecue Meatballs:

4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
3 pounds ground beef
2 pounds ground turkey
1 (15 ounce) package Italian seasoned bread crumbs

For The Barbecue Meatballs Sauce:

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

In a large bowl combine the eggs, 1/2 cup vodka and the Worcestershire sauce. Season the mixture with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix in the ground beef, ground turkey and the breadcrumbs. Shape into meatballs, and set aside.

In a very large pot over medium heat combine the 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 the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and let simmer.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. Carefully place the meatballs into the sauce, and simmer for another hour.

This Barbecue Meatball Recipe is perfect for appetizers but they also make a great dinner entree with mashed potatoes.