Name: Slow Cooker Sticky Bacon & Whiskey Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Ingredients: 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; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup whiskey; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons hot chili flakes; Chopped chives, to top

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the bacon, onion, and garlic. Process the bacon is entirely ground and no large chunks remain.
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.
Broil the meatballs until browned on top, about 7 minutes. (Browning times will vary.)
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.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour