Sweet and tangy thanks to the combination of ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Dr. Pepper, these Dr. Pepper meatballs are the perfect game-day treat.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatball
Servings: 4people
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
2lbsfrozen meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
1canDr. Pepper
1cupketchup
1/2cupdark or light brown sugar
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1teaspoongranulated garlic
Instructions
Combine everything except the meatballs in a dutch oven or a similar pot on the stovetop. Stirring constantly, bring this just to a boil over medium-high heat.
1 can Dr. Pepper, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup dark or light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Carefully add meatballs and stir to coat. Continue to cook over medium heat until sauce has reduced by at least half and is nice and thick (roughly 20 minutes), stirring every so often to prevent meatballs from burning.
2 lbs frozen meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
Serve on their own as an appetizer or over rice as a meal.