Description
Tender, juicy meatballs stuffed with cheese and swimming in a rich, hearty gravy, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz Dubliner cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.67 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 14.9 fl oz non-alcoholic dark beer
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese stuffing by cutting Dubliner cheese into small cubes and freezing for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and panko. Mix gently.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it, and place a cheese cube in the center. Seal it and roll into a meatball.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in butter for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the dark beer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add beef broth, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Season and simmer until gravy thickens (5-7 minutes).
- Return meatballs to the gravy and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with parsley garnish.
Notes
Great for meal prep, can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed meatballs, guinness gravy, comfort food, pub food, meatball recipe