Beer Meatballs Recipe

Juicy, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich beer sauce! These tender, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs are perfect served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. A simple yet satisfying recipe for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 314.9 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Meatballs

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How to Make Beer Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 large egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup beer.
  3. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  6. Sprinkle 1 packet onion soup mix over the meatballs.
  7. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup beer and 1/2 cup water into the skillet.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite side dish like rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

26g

Carbs

6g