Cocktail Beer Balls

This is a very simple recipe. It's a delicious appetizer that can be made for any holiday or social event, and can be a great addition to your Sunday football spread. It can be added to your cheese and crackers plate while just relaxing on the weekend with family. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 pounds ground beef
• ½ pound ground pork
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 3 cups ketchup
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle light beer

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir ketchup, beer, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Mix ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Roll mixture into cocktail-sized meatballs. Place meatballs in sauce and simmer until flavors blend and meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.