RAGOUT DE BOULETTES

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This is a traditional meatball stew from Quebec, Canada. The seasonings are typical of Quebecois cooking. Some cooks use a combination of pork, beef and veal. Like so many regional dishes there are variations. These meatballs reheat beautifully and can be frozen. Note* Half recipe ingredients are in brackets ( ).

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lb ground pork (1 lb)
2 Tbsp parsley (1 tbsp)
3/4 c onion, finely chopped (1/3 c.)
1/4 tsp ginger (1/8 tsp)
2 stick cinnamon or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (1/4 tsp.)
3 bay leaves (1 1/2)
6 whole cloves or 1/4 tsp ground cloves (1/8 t)
1/4 tsp dry mustard ( 1/8 tsp)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c milk (1/4 c)
2 tsp salt (1 tsp)
2 pinch pepper (to taste)
3 Tbsp fat or oil (1 1/2 t.)
3 c chicken broth, water or broth from braised pork hocks (1 1/2 c.)
4 Tbsp browned flour (2 t.)
1/2` c water (1/4 c.)
2 slice white bread, crumbed (1 sl)

Steps:

  • 1. To the ground pork add the onion, bread crumbs, milk, parsley, ginger, and dry mustard. (If you choose to use the ground cinnamon and ground cloves option, add them to the meat mixture). Add the beaten egg. Salt and pepper, make into 2 inch balls. Flour them (with white flour).
  • 2. Fry the meat balls in a fat of your choice to brown them.
  • 3. Pour 3 cups of broth or water over the meat balls. Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and cloves and discard.
  • 4. Now the secret to the goodness of a ragout Quebec-style: Sprinkle flour into a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until flour becomes an even mid-caramel colour; cool. Watch carefully, it can burn easily. If it does burn, throw it out and gently brown anther 4 tablespoons of flour.
  • 5. Shake together in a jar the browned flour and 1/2 cup water. Pour into the broth and continue cooking, stirring until it thickens to a good consistency.
  • 6. Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.

Fatima El-hage
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This was the worst ragout de boulettes I've ever had. The meatballs were dry and tough, and the sauce was bland and watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


sunny robiul
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I've made this ragout de boulettes several times, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.


walkersky10 Lucas Horton
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This ragout de boulettes was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meatballs were very flavorful and the sauce was very creamy. I would make this again, but I would use less cream next time.


hellavision
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this ragout de boulettes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I would definitely make this again.


Black Rose
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This was my first time making meatballs, and they turned out great! The ragout de boulettes was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Wiafe Brobbey
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I've been making this ragout de boulettes for years, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes or pasta.


Ajana
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This ragout de boulettes was just okay. The meatballs were a little dry and the sauce was too thin. I wouldn't make this again.


sadeel nidal
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I made this ragout de boulettes for my family, and they all loved it. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lenny Nyimba
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This was the best ragout de boulettes I've ever had! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shiratih Namubiru
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I've never had ragout de boulettes before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Tatum Sharp
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This ragout de boulettes was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Kook Martinez
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I wasn't impressed with this ragout de boulettes. The meatballs were bland and the sauce was too thin. I wouldn't make this again.


Abdullah Good
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This ragout de boulettes was easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still delicious. I will definitely make this again.


MD BOSHIR Alom
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I've made this ragout de boulettes several times, and it's always a winner. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes or rice.


issa haruna
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This was my first time making ragout de boulettes, and it turned out great! The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I will definitely try this recipe again.


Nomzamo Bhengu
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I made this ragout de boulettes for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Torikul Vai
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This ragout de boulettes was absolutely delicious! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!