Dr. Pepper Meatballs
Dr. Pepper Meatballs are here! If you are finding a savory and flavorful food to eat with rice and pasta, these are right up your street. They’re ground beef meatballs cooked in the sauce of ketchup, Dr. Pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder, salt and pepper. Ready in 30 minutes, I prefer these meatballs for busy week day dinners. And you, ready to give them a go?
Dr. Pepper Meatballs
Course: Dinner, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium6-8
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minutesThese Dr. Pepper meatballs are great to make all year. I sometimes eat them with quinoa for a low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
- FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
Parsley, for garnish
- FOR THE SAUCE
2 c. ketchup
2 cans Dr. Pepper
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. onion powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Add beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, and paprika to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix until combined.
- Form into ping-pong ball–size meatballs.
- Whisk together ketchup, Dr. Pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder in another large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Once meatballs are browned, add sauce to skillet and bring to a simmer. Let simmer, basting the meatballs sporadically with a spoon, until sauce has reduced by half and meatballs are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve.
Recipe Video
Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55775/dr-pepper-meatballs-recipe/