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Bloody Mary Meatballs : National Bloody Mary Day

  • Writer: Mackenzie DeArment
    Mackenzie DeArment
  • Jan 1
  • 2 min read


Appetizer for anyone looking for a drink-inspired tasting.



Watch me make it here!



Serves: 10 meatballs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes


Ingredients (MEATBALLS)

Instructions (MEATBALLS)

  • 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)

Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Step 2 Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Squish and mix together thoroughly.

  • 1 egg

Step 3 Roll into 10 meatballs (about 1 Tablespoon size), and place on aluminum-lined baking sheet.

  • 1 Tbsp Bloody Mary mix

Step 4   Bake 14-16 minutes, until meatballs are firm and cooked through (no pink). While baking, make the sauce.

  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce


  • 1/2 tsp salt


  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika


  • sal1/4 tsp black pepper


  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper


  • 1.5 tsp prepared horseradish


  • 1 Tbsp finely minced celery


  • 1 Tbsp finely minced onion


  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)



Ingredients (SAUCE)

Instructions (SAUCE)

  • 3/4 cup Bloody Mary drink mix

Step 1 Simmer Bloody Mary mix in a pot over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. This reduces the liquid and concentrates the flavor.

  • 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste

Step 2 Combine remaining ingredients in a separate bowl to make a paste.

  • 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Step 3 Add the paste to the reduced Bloody Mary mix.

  •  1/4 tsp salt

Step 4   Add baked meatballs to the pot and coat them in the sauce.

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Step 5   Remove meatballs from sauce and place on a plate in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Step 6   In the meantime, prepare bacon and olives. Cook bacon to preferred doneness (slightly crispy is best). Then cut into inch squares. Remove olives from container so they are ready for assembly.

  • 1/4 tsp prepared horseradish

Step 7   Remove meatballs from the refrigerator and assemble the skewers. Olive first, then cut bacon, and lastly skewer the meatball. Enjoy hot or cold!

  • 1/2 - 1 tsp hot sauce


  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce


  • 1 Tbsp butter


  • Juice of 1/4 lemon


  • 1 Tbsp finely minced onion


  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)


Toppings: 2-3 slices bacon, green olives


If you make this recipe, I want to see! Tag @thatcountrycook on Instagram.





 
 
 

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