Ingredients for Meatballs In Beer Sauce
- Bread
- 1 cup beer (divided)
- Lean Ground Beef
- Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- Onion
- Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
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How to Make Meatballs In Beer Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, soak 1 cup of bread cubes in 1/2 cup of beer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the beer-soaked bread cubes.
- Gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs bake, melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 cup beef stock, and 1/2 cup beer.
- If desired, whisk 2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry and add to the sauce to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from oven, drain on paper towels to remove excess grease, and add to the sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the delicious beer sauce.
- Serve hot with toothpicks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
26g
Carbs
4g
