Best 7 Classic Burgundy Meatballs Recipes

CLASSIC MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat the olive oil and sliced garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and 2 teaspoons oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Combine the beef, parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, milk, eggs, grated garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, a few grinds of pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands. Form into thirty 1 1/2-inch meatballs and divide between 2 baking sheets. Bake until firm and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Carefully remove the meatballs with a spatula and drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to the sauce. Simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a slow cooker and keep on warm.

BURGUNDY MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Combine beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper and thyme; shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
• In a large flameproof casserole or dutch oven, heat butter and oil; brown meatballs lightly on all sides.
• Drain excess fat and add remaining ingredients except parlsey, flour and water.
• (Recipe may be made ahead to this point and refrigerated).
• Cover and bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• During last 15 minutes of baking, thicken sauce with 2 tbsp flour into 1/2 cup cold water.
• Add parsley and serve.
• Note; This casserole freezes well, baked.
• Thaw completely and reheat at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• You can also freeze in tubs and pop into a crockpot to reheat.

BURGUNDY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large saucepan over medium high heat, heat oil.
• Add half of the meat balls and cook until browned on all sides.
• Repeat with remaining meatballs.
• Set meatballs aside.
• To drippings in the saucepan, add onion, carrots, mushrooms; cook until lightly browned (6-8 minutes).
• Return meatballs to the pan.
• Add 1/2 cup water, wine, thyme, and remaining 1/8 tsp of pepper.
• Heat to boiling over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
• Cook until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
• In a cup, combine flour and remaining 2 Tbsp water.
• Stir into meatball mixture; cook; stirring constantly, until it thickens.
• Cook orzo according to package directions, toss with butter and parsley.
• Arrange orzo on serving platter.
• Top with meatball mixture.

CLASSIC MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Place 1 inch apart in pan.
• Bake uncovered 18 to 22 minutes or until temperature reaches 160°F and no longer pink in center.

BURGUNDY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients well.
• Shape into 1" balls and cook over medium heat in the hot oil. Cook a few at a time, until browned and remove.
• Into the drippings remaining in the skillet, stir in the flour until well blended. Gradually stir in the 1 cup water with the bouillon cube dissolved in it, and the burgundy wine and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture is thick.
• Add the meatballs and heat until boiling. Reduce to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

CROCKPOT MEATBALLS IN BURGUNDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine meatballs, separating them as needed, onions, water, wine, gravy mix, ketchup and oregano in a 4-quart crockpot. Stir to blend.
• Cover; cook on HI heat for 4 to 5 hours.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Serve meatballs over noodles.

BEEF MEATBALL BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• 1. To make the meatballs, place the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the milk and let stand until the crumbs soften, about 3 minutes. Add the ground round, eggs, shallots, parsley, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• 2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Lightly oil a metal roasting pan.
• 3. Using your wet hands rinsed under cold water, shape the meat mixture into 18 equal meatballs. Arrange in the roasting pan and bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 4. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Pour out any fat in the pan. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spatula. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
• 5. Meanwhile, start the sauce. Combine the oil and pancetta in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to paper towels to drain.
• 6. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the mushrooms to the fat in the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the shallots and cook until they soften, about 2 minutes. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the carrot. Sprinkle with the flour and stir well. Stir in the deglazed pan juices, the broth, wine, brandy, if using, tomato paste, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until lightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• 7. Return the meatballs and the pancetta to the skillet and cover with the lid ajar. Cook until the carrot is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley.