Stuffed Meatballs In Guinness Gravy

Stuffed Meatballs In Guinness Gravy

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 45 min Total Time: 75 min
Yield: 20 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Irish Diet: Beef

Description

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

  1. Prepare the cheese stuffing by freezing Dubliner cheese cubes for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Mix ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
  3. Form meatballs around frozen cheese cubes, ensuring they’re sealed.
  4. Brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside.
  5. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the same skillet for the gravy.
  6. Add flour to cooked vegetables, followed by dark beer; whisk to combine.
  7. Stir in beef broth, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar; simmer until thickened.
  8. Return meatballs to the gravy, simmer gently for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with parsley or chives.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.