# @southern_living on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@southern_living/video/7629111810590854430
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64354956-southern-living-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/34a17d9d8a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-16T22:04:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Southern Living (@southern_living) — https://gondola.cc/southern_living

## Caption

These #cowboymeatballs are hard to resist. 🤠 Ingredients: -6 slices bacon, divided -1 lb. 85/15 lean ground beef -1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) -2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) -1 large egg, beaten -1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish -1/4 cup grated yellow onion (from 1 small [5 oz.] onion) -1/2 tsp. black pepper -6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp.) -2 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, plus 2 Tbsp. sauce, divided -2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, divided -2 tsp. chili powder, divided -1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided -1 1/4 cups beef stock -2 Tbsp. unsulphured molasses -1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard -1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch -1/4 cup (2 oz.) bourbon -3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-in. pieces -Chopped fresh parsley -Cooked long-grain white rice, for serving -Finely chop 4 slices of the bacon and place in a large bowl. Add beef, panko, Parmesan, egg, parsley, onion, pepper, 1 tablespoon of the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle chiles, 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon of the chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; mix with clean hands until well combined. Roll mixture into 24 (about 1 1/4 oz. each) balls; set aside. -Chop remaining 2 slices of bacon and cook in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small, paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings in skillet; set aside. -Heat reserved drippings over medium. Add half of the meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on most sides, 6 to 8 minutes (meatballs will not be cooked through). Transfer to a large plate, and repeat with remaining half of meatballs. Set 1 tablespoon of the drippings aside; discard remaining drippings. Wipe skillet clean. -Whisk together stock, molasses, mustard, cornstarch, and remaining 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a liquid measuring cup. Heat reserved 1 tablespoon drippings over medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles, and 1 teaspoon chili powder; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bourbon, and cook, stirring constantly, until almost completely evaporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add stock mixture.  -Bring stock mixture to a simmer over medium, then add reserved meatballs; cook over medium-low, gently stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meatballs registers 160°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and gently stir in butter, a few pieces at a time, until melted and sauce is smooth. Garnish with parsley and reserved bacon, and serve with rice. #easydinners #meatballs #cowboyfood #southernfood 

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,494
- **Likes:** 117
- **Shares:** 15
- **Comments:** 2

## Tags

easydinners, meatballs, cowboymeatballs, cowboyfood, southernfood

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