BOULETS LIEGEOIS (BELGIAN MEATBALLS)

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Belgian meatballs swimming in an apple and onion gravy. In Belgium they are served with French fries! If this is wrong, I don't want to be right! From Cooking With Curls website

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Belgian

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 slices white bread, crusts removed, crumbed (turned into breadcrumbs)
1 yellow onion, diced
1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 large eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
flour (for dredging)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups diced onions
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2/3 cup apple butter
3 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste

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.

abdulrehman malik900
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These meatballs were absolutely delicious.


Saqib Ahmed Ahmed
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still really good.


Di eo Lebona
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Pavel Hern√°ndez
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


Jonah Thomas
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly.


Sr shimul Hasan
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Adrian Songok
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Binod Hirojak
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially flavorful.


Botshelo Moloto
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I've never had Boulets Liégeois before, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were absolutely delicious.


Yaman Iqbal
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Trizxful
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I made these meatballs for dinner last night and they were delicious! I used ground beef and pork, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


LITON SHOHEL
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These meatballs were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Sameena Sameena
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Happiness Obot
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Not bad, but not great. The meatballs were a bit dry, and the sauce was bland.


CHRISTOV STCLAIR
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Madad Ali mohal
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I've made Boulets Liégeois several times now, and they're always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and moist, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Arianna Mazzocchio
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These Boulets Liégeois were an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The meatballs were tender and juicy, while the sauce was rich and savory. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a meal that