SLOW COOKER STICKY BACON & WHISKEY MEATBALLS

FOR THE MEATBALLS:

• 8 ounces uncooked bacon
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

FOR THE SAUCE:

• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons hot chili flakes
• Chopped chives, to top

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the bacon, onion, and garlic. Process the bacon is entirely ground and no large chunks remain.
2. Preheat the broiler. Transfer the bacon mixture to a large bowl and mix in the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, and seasonings. Roll the meat mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
3. Broil the meatballs until browned on top, about 7 minutes. (Browning times will vary.)
4. Meanwhile, whisk together the sauce ingredients in the slow cooker. Add the meatballs and cook on high for 1-2 hours or low for 3-4 hours. Switch the slow cooker to warm and serve.

source:http://hostthetoast.com/slow-cooker-sticky-bacon-whiskey-meatballs/

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