Ingredients for Belgian Meatballs Braised In Beer
- 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 Belgian endives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 fl oz pilsner beer (or other Belgian ale)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
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How to Make Belgian Meatballs Braised In Beer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk for 10 minutes until softened. Squeeze out excess milk.
- In a large bowl, combine soaked bread crumbs, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, minced shallots, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 6-8 meatballs (approximately 2 inches in diameter).
- Lightly dust meatballs with 2 tablespoons of flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot; work in batches if needed.
- Remove meatballs from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pot.
- Add chopped onion and endives to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons of flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the Belgian beer and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the sauce.
- Cover the pot partially and simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
46g
Carbs
5g
