Partytime Beer Meatballs
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Partytime Beer Meatballs—a flavorful fusion of tender ground beef and pork, baked to perfection and simmered in a bold, tangy beer-infused sauce. This easy party appetizer combines the savory richness of Parmesan cheese and garlic with the subtly sweet and smoky flavors of ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. The beer-based simmering sauce sets these meatballs apart, adding a unique depth of flavor that makes them perfect for any gathering. Quick to prepare in under an hour, these versatile meatballs can be served on toothpicks for effortless party snacking or paired with rice or pasta for a satisfying main course. Whether you're hosting game day or a holiday celebration, these beer meatballs guarantee a crowd-pleasing, finger-licking hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix to avoid tough meatballs.
Scoop out approximately 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used, placing the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 15–18 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the beer sauce. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the beer, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard to the pan. Stir until well combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once the meatballs are baked, carefully transfer them to the skillet with the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce over low heat for 15–20 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and the meatballs absorb its flavors.
Serve the meatballs warm in a serving dish with toothpicks for easy party snacking, or pair them with rice or pasta for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.5 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 741 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 5160 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 157.6 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1390 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
