Belgian Meatballs Braised in Beer

===Description===
Famous Belgian Meatballs dish braised in fine beer ! This recipe requires average cooking skills and the endresult will be something not to forget...in a positive way ofcourse ! Enjoy !
===Ingredients===
MEATBALLS:
* 1	cup	Fresh white bread crumbs
* 1/4	cup	milk, or more
* 1	lb	Ground Beef, lean
* 1/2	lb	Ground Pork or Veal
* 1	lrg	egg
* 1	tbl	Shallots, minced
* 1	tbl	parsley, fresh, fine minced salt & pepper to taste
* 1	pch	nutmeg, grated
* 2	tbl	flour
* 2	tbl	unsalted butter
* 1	tbl	vegetable oil
SAUCE:
* 1	med	Onion, thinly sliced
* 3	x	Belgian endive, cored/cut in 1/4-inch rounds
* 1	tsp	Sugar salt & pepper to taste
* 1 1/2	tbl	flour, up to 2 tb
* 1	cup	Blond Pilsner-style beer
* 1/2	cup	beef broth, or Chicken
* 2	tbl	parsley, fresh, garnish
===Directions===
To prepare 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 1/2-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.
To prepare 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, scrapig 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.
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===See Also===
Category: Belgian Meat Dishes
Category: Meat DishesCategory: Stir-fry Belgian endive RecipesCategory: Belgian endive Side Dish Recipes
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