Appetizer for 8
Bourbon Meatballs
$4.07for 445 minServes 8
Tender meatballs bake until safe, then simmer in a sweet bourbon, pineapple, teriyaki, and soy sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Jelly, 11 oz$0.16/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.76Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.14 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSoy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetAppetizersSnacks
$1.02 per serving$4.07 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple preserves
- 3/4 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp each: onion powder and garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp each: ground ginger and cayenne
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
- Soak the panko in milk for 5 minutes, then mix in garlic, eggs, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the ground meat and shape it into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches wide.
- Bake the meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
- Simmer the pineapple preserves, bourbon, water, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, cayenne, and lemon juice in a large skillet for 10 minutes.
- Add the meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes, turning them to coat.
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