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Serves
4 - 6 Servings
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Method
Bake
This recipe doesn’t need a long intro because who doesn’t love a great meatball? This easy, flavorful recipe for Bourbon BBQ Bison Meatballs adds a little extra kick of flavor that you are sure to love. Not drinking alcohol these days? Just leave it out. The BBQ flavor has plenty of sweet tang. This recipe uses our Ground Bison Heart & Liver Blend and is a great way to add (or sneak) extra nutrients into a delicious meal but you can use regular Ground Bison or Ground Beef instead if you prefer and get equally tasty results. Bake these in the oven for about 30 minutes or throw them in your slow cooker for 2-3 hours and chill.
Pro tip: Double or triple the recipe and freeze some for an easy weeknight meal!
Recipe & photographs from Modern Farmhouse Eats.
Ingredients Bison meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Bison Heart & Liver Blend (Can also use regular
- Ground Bison or Ground Beef)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ yellow onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Grease an oven-proof skillet with olive oil.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except for the olive oil and chives. Use your hands to mix until combined.
Step 3
Roll 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into a ball and place into the skillet. Repeat with the remaining meat.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes until the tops of the meatballs are lightly browned.
Step 5
While the meatballs bake, mix together the Bourbon BBQ Sauce ingredients.
Step 6
Remove the meatballs from the oven and pour the sauce over the top. Gently mix to combine. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken and caramelize.
Step 7
If desired, transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm and garnish with chopped chives.
Follow the directions above to make the Bison meatballs and the BBQ sauce. Then transfer both the meatballs and BBQ sauce to your slow cooker. Cook on low for at least 2-3 hours or until the sauce is warm.
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Ground Bison
$19.00The all-American hamburger. Mom’s special meatloaf. Spaghetti & meatballs. Our ground bison will add a richer flavor to all your favorite comfort foods. HBGRD100-h Available in 1 lb packages.
- 100% grass-fed and regeneratively raised at McGinely Ranch, South Dakota, USA
Try these tasty ground bison recipes:
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Ground Beef
$15.00The all-American hamburger. Mom’s special meatloaf. Spaghetti & meatballs. Our 100% Grass-fed Ground Beef is perfect in all your favorite comfort foods. Sold in convenient 1 lb packs.
- 1 lb packs
- 80% lean; 20% fat
- 100% grass-fed and finished
- Land to Market verified regenerative by the Savory Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
• 15 minutes cooking time: 40%
• 30 minutes cooking time: 35%
• 1 hour cooking time: 25%
• 1.5 hours cooking time: 20%
• 2 hours cooking time: 10%
• 2.5 hours cooking time: 5%
For example, Bourbon BBQ Meatballs bake in the bourbon BBQ sauce for about 10 minutes, and after that time, about 40% of the alcohol remains. Something to keep in mind if you’re avoiding alcohol.
Avoiding alcohol? Simply leave it out.
About Modern Farmhouse Eats
Rachel Riesgraf is a recipe developer, food photographer, and avid deer hunter. She grew up on a farm in Minnesota which is where she learned how to create the best homestyle recipes using only the best fresh, seasonal ingredients. Today she applies that same passion for ingredients and style of cooking as she develops easy, from scratch, comfort food recipes for the busy, modern cook. View the original recipe post on Modern Farmhouse Eats and check out more of Rachel’s tasty work!
Featured Products
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Ground Bison
$19.00The all-American hamburger. Mom’s special meatloaf. Spaghetti & meatballs. Our ground bison will add a richer flavor to all your favorite comfort foods. HBGRD100-h Available in 1 lb packages.
- 100% grass-fed and regeneratively raised at McGinely Ranch, South Dakota, USA
Try these tasty ground bison recipes:
-
Ground Beef
$15.00The all-American hamburger. Mom’s special meatloaf. Spaghetti & meatballs. Our 100% Grass-fed Ground Beef is perfect in all your favorite comfort foods. Sold in convenient 1 lb packs.
- 1 lb packs
- 80% lean; 20% fat
- 100% grass-fed and finished
- Land to Market verified regenerative by the Savory Institute
