Sweet and Tangy Ginger Ale Ketchup Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups ginger ale
• 1 cup ketchup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Mix gently with hands until just combined, then form into 1-inch meatballs (about 20-24).
4. Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup ginger ale and 1/2 cup ketchup.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and thickened.
7. Remove meatballs from oven and toss in the ginger ale ketchup sauce until evenly coated.
8. Serve hot as appetizers or over rice.