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Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs

Savory Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs That Wow

Enjoy the exquisite blend of savory and sweet in these Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs, perfect for gatherings.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple butter, bourbon, comfort food, meatballs, Slow Cooker
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground beef or turkey Choose ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Preferably panko.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup Bourbon Star ingredient.
  • 1 cup Apple butter
  • ¼ cup Barbecue sauce Choose a favorite brand.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

For Garnish

  • Sliced green onions Optional garnish.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until uniformly incorporated.
  • Shape the meatball mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, yielding roughly 20 to 24 meatballs.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together bourbon, apple butter, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  • Place the shaped meatballs in the slow cooker in a single layer and pour the sauce over them to ensure they are coated.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat; allow the meatballs to cook for 4 to 6 hours or until cooked through.
  • Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and drizzle additional sauce from the slow cooker over them.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or over rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg