Honey and Bourbon Holiday Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, honey, bourbon, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through. Season with salt to taste.
4. Serve warm with toothpicks.

Interesting Facts

• Honey has been used in cooking for centuries.
• Bourbon is a type of whiskey and is made from a mash of at least 51% corn.
• Meatballs can be served as an appetizer, main dish, or side dish.