Description A comforting dish of beef meatballs filled with melting Dubliner cheese and bathed in a rich dark beer gravy, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 medium-sized onion, diced finely
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.67 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 oz Dubliner cheese, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped (for gravy)
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14.9 fl oz) can non-alcoholic dark beer
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
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Instructions
Prepare the cheese stuffing by freezing Dubliner cheese cubes for 15-20 minutes.
Mix ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Form meatballs around frozen cheese cubes, ensuring they’re sealed.
Brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside.
Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the same skillet for the gravy.
Add flour to cooked vegetables, followed by dark beer; whisk to combine.
Stir in beef broth, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar; simmer until thickened.
Return meatballs to the gravy, simmer gently for 20-25 minutes.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with parsley or chives.
Notes
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.