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Enjoy Irresistible beef Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash & Bourbon-Maple Sauce

Beef Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash & Bourbon-Maple Sauce

Indulge in a mouthwatering meal with Beef Meatballs served alongside creamy Sweet Potato Mash and a rich Bourbon-Maple Sauce. This delectable dish combines juicy beef meatballs with the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes, all elevated by a luxurious bourbon-maple drizzle. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s a comforting classic that your family will love. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe promises delightful flavors and satisfying textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 16 meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 6 minutes). Set aside.
  3. Boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (12-15 minutes), then drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In the same skillet used for the meatballs, deglaze with bourbon and add maple syrup and chicken stock. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through (8-10 minutes).
  5. Serve meatballs over sweet potato mash topped with bourbon-maple sauce.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet Cooking, Boiling, Mashing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For added flavor, use high-quality grass-fed beef. Customize your seasonings by adding herbs like thyme or oregano. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for three months.