Honey Bourbon Meatballs
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These Honey Bourbon Meatballs are one of the quickest, simplest ways to put dinner on the table without the hassle. Marinating in their sweet and smokey sauce while they thaw from the freezer, these make-ahead slow cooker meatballs deliver great flavour without endless dishes or rushed same-day cooking.
In just 30 minutes or less, you’ll have the sweet and smokey flavour of the Honey Bourbon Meatballs ready to go. With quick prep and hands-off reheat, these make a convenient but delicious family dinner for any night of the week.
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Honey Bourbon Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. meatballs, frozen, pre-cooked
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon or whiskey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Assembly instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a large freezer bag. Mix around gently to combine. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.
Cooking instructions:
- Slow Cooker: Thaw or partially thaw. Slow cooker on high for 1 hour, then stir and turn down to low for 1 1/2 more hours. Serve over rice.
- Skillet: Thaw. Heat on stovetop over medium heat until bubbling. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.
- Instant Pot: Cook on Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release.
Honey Bourbon Meatball Suggestions:
Serving Suggestions:
These honey bourbon meatballs pair perfectly with a variety of starches or vegetables, giving you the perfect chance to use up rice, potatoes, or vegetables you have in your fridge or pantry.
Throw these meatballs in a container for a quick and easy way to add extra protein to on-the-go school or work lunches. They’ll quickly become a fan favourite for kids and adults alike, making them the perfect zero-stress, prep-ahead weeknight dinner (with leftover lunches, to boot!).
These Honey Bourbon Meatballs also make a fan-favourite potluck dish or party appetizer and pair perfectly with your favourite sports game or family get together.
Substitution Suggestions:
Prefer to make your meatballs from scratch? Try our trusty Italian Meatballs for a great make-ahead option that will give you the same great flavour, just with a closer-to-home feel.
Proteins like ground beef, ground turkey, or ground pork all work for this meal, giving you the freedom to choose your go-to meat to pair with the honey bourbon tastiness.
If you want to skip the whiskey or bourbon, using apple juice or cider will maintain the acidity and add a touch of sweetness that complements the honey, brown sugar, and Worcestershire flavours.
Try These Other Great Meatball Recipes:
For more tasty meatball recipes, check out our Crock Pot Meatball Stroganoff, Sheet Pan Teriyaki Meatballs, or our Honey Sriracha Meatballs to switch things up.
- 1 1/2 lb. meatballs frozen, pre-cooked
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon or whiskey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
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Place all ingredients in a large freezer bag. Mix around gently to combine. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.
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Thaw or partially thaw. Slow cooker on high for 1 hour, then stir and turn down to low for 1 1/2 more hours. Serve over rice.
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Skillet: Thaw. Heat on stovetop over medium heat until bubbling. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.
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Instant Pot: Cook on Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes with a quick release.
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