Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs

Name: Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 40 min
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

Rating: 3.57 stars

58 Ratings
45 Reviews
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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!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

40 mins

cook:

3 hrs

total:

3 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
24 fluid ounces beer
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 onion, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 2

Place the beer and ketchup in a slow cooker on high setting and allow to simmer..
Step 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.
Step 4

Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
Step 5

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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

405.1 calories; protein 16.5g 33% DV; carbohydrates 29.6g 10% DV; fat 22.9g 35% DV; cholesterol 72.4mg 24% DV; sodium 1153.9mg 46% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (45)

Most helpful positive review

Philip Doherty

10/06/2003

I used Sam Adams beer for these meatballs. I baked them then cooked the recipe in a crockpot for three hours. Great aroma and super taste. I used them for meatball heros. Dyn-O-mite. Read More

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Laina

12/20/2003

We didn't enjoy these at all--they left a horrible smell and a horrible taste. Read More

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(98)

58 Ratings

5 star values: 19
4 star values: 17
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 6
1 star values: 8

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Philip Doherty

10/06/2003

I used Sam Adams beer for these meatballs. I baked them then cooked the recipe in a crockpot for three hours. Great aroma and super taste. I used them for meatball heros. Dyn-O-mite. Read More

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(106)

Laina

12/20/2003

We didn't enjoy these at all--they left a horrible smell and a horrible taste. Read More

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(98)

Renee

10/27/2003

I was disappointed with this recipe. I thought it would be perfect for all the beer lovers in the family but it was NOT a big hit. We threw the leftovers out which is a bummer after making the meatballs from scratch. The meatballs are good the sauce is not. Did not smell good cooking at all. You're better off making the meatballs and just using a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. Read More

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(93)

CHRISTI_LANDINO

08/27/2003

This recipe is wonderful and very easy! Read More

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(24)

Janine

09/01/2008

Beer and Ketchup. Hummm....I have played around with this recipe a few times. As written I don't like it. Onion and garlic make great meatballs but if you change the chopped oinion to minced onion and change the garlic powder to minced garlic you have a very tasty meatball. The sauce is watery and kinda smells bad. This could be the basis for a good recipe but as written not so good. Read More

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Brent

02/19/2008

I used my own meatball recipe because what this recipe called for was extremely bland. I found the ketchup and beer sauce to be much too sweet to the point where it was inedible. While cooking it produced a disgusting smell that made me nauseous. All these things combined I simply could not enjoy the sauce and ended up eating the meatballs separately. I would not recommend this recipe. Read More

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Amy Smith

10/04/2010

This is a wonderful and easy recipe and I make it frequently. My mom (who likes spicy food) uses the hot ketchup instead of regular. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!!! Read More

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(11)

beckyrobinson1

09/22/2010

Excellent recipe my husband loved these meat balls. I did add an egg to the recipe to hold the meat together. Worked well. Read More

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(11)

ARCCQ

08/27/2003

Very good used it for superbowl. The kids weren't too crazy about them. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Easy Beer and Ketchup Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 405.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 33 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 35 %

saturated fat: 46 %

cholesterol: 24 %

vitamin a iu: 18 %

niacin equivalents: 68 %

vitamin b6: 27 %

vitamin c: 27 %

folate: 6 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 17 %

sodium: 46 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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Philip Doherty

10/06/2003

I used Sam Adams beer for these meatballs. I baked them then cooked the recipe in a crockpot for three hours. Great aroma and super taste. I used them for meatball heros. Dyn-O-mite.

Helpful

(106)

Laina

12/20/2003

We didn't enjoy these at all--they left a horrible smell and a horrible taste.

Helpful

(98)

Renee

10/27/2003

Helpful

(93)

CHRISTI_LANDINO

08/27/2003

This recipe is wonderful and very easy!

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(24)

Janine

09/01/2008

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(23)

Brent

02/19/2008

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(23)

Amy Smith

10/04/2010

This is a wonderful and easy recipe and I make it frequently. My mom (who likes spicy food) uses the hot ketchup instead of regular. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!!!

Helpful

(11)

beckyrobinson1

09/22/2010

Excellent recipe my husband loved these meat balls. I did add an egg to the recipe to hold the meat together. Worked well.

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(11)

ARCCQ

08/27/2003

Very good used it for superbowl. The kids weren't too crazy about them.

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