Belgian Meatballs Braised in Beer

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==Description==
Famous Belgian Meatballs dish braised in fine beer ! This recipe requires average cooking skills and the end result will be something not to forget...in a positive way of course ! Enjoy !
==Ingredients==
=== Meatballs ===
* 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
* ¼ cup milk, or more
* 1 lb ground beef, lean
* ½ lb ground pork or veal
* 1 large egg
* 1 tbsp shallots, minced
* 1 tbsp parsley, fresh, fine minced
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 pinch nutmeg, grated
* 2 tbsp flour
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
=== Sauce ===
* 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
* 3 Belgian endive, cored/cut in ¼-inch rounds
* 1 tsp sugar
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1½ tbsp flour, up to 2 tb
* 1 cup blond pilsner-style beer
* ½ cup beef broth, or chicken
* 2 tbsp parsley, fresh, garnish
==Directions==
=== Meatballs ===
# Soak bread crumbs in milk until thoroughly moistened; squeeze dry with hands.
# Combine bread crumbs, ground meats, eggs, shallots, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg in medium bowl.
# Form mixture into 6 to 8 balls or patties (2 inches in diameter and ½-inch thick); dust with 2 tablespoons flour.
# Heat butter and oil in deep, heavy Dutch oven, until hot but not smoking, over high heat.
# Add meatballs; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes, making sure butter does not burn.
# Remove meat balls to platter; keep warm.
=== Sauce ===
# Discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat in pan.
# Add onion and endives.
# Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes.
# Add sugar, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons flour to vegetables; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
# Add beer and broth; heat to quick boil, scraping up all brown bits from bottom of pan.
# Reduce heat to simmer; return meatballs to pan, placing them on top of vegetables.
# Simmer, partly covered, until meat is cooked through, 45 minutes.
# Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Category:Belgian Meat Dishes
Category:Belgian endive Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Ground pork Recipes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Recipes using beer