Belgian Meatballs Recipes

BOULETS LIEGEOIS (BELGIAN MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Mix beef and pork together in a large bowl to thoroughly combine.
• Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, and onions. Mix thoroughly.
• Roll into meatballs, about 1/2 cup each, and dredge in flour.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
• Remove meatballs to a plate. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
• Add the chopped onions and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until onions are caramelized.
• Add the brown sugar and thyme, stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the flour, stir to combine.
• Add apple butter and vinegar, stir.
• Pour in the beef stock, and add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Add the meatballs back to the sauce and cook for 15 minutes to heat through.
• Serve immediately with pomme frites {French fries} and Belgian beer or wine.

BELGIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Squeeze dry.
• Mix with the turkey, pork, egg, shallot, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 8 (2 inch) balls. Dust with flour.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet.
• Add meatballs. Brown evenly. Remove. Cover to keep warm.
• To skillet add the onion and endive. Saute 10 minutes.
• Add the sugar and flour. Cook 1 minute.
• Add beer and broth. Let thicken.
• Return meatballs to heat through.
• Top with parsley.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; add bread crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six meatballs; place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine mushrooms, gingersnap crumbs, water, brown sugar and bouillon. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

BEEF MEATBALL BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• Mix beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Shape into fifteen 2-inch meatballs. Pour flour into a shallow dish; roll meatballs in flour until coated.
• Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs until browned on all sides and partially cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add carrots, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the same skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Add red wine, broth, garlic and herb seasoning, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors blend, about 2 hours.

BAVARIAN STYLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine chili sauce, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water, and brown sugar. Mix well. Pour sauce and meatballs in a slow cooker, stir.
• Cook, covered, at a medium temperature for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to coat meatballs.