VEAL MEATBALLS IN PORT SAUCE

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Provided by William Grimes

Categories     dinner, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can beef broth
1/2 cup port
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar, optional
1 pound ground veal
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
4 to 5 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a bowl or large measuring cup, combine chicken and beef broth. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 cups broth mixture and port. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and keep warm.
  • In a large saucepan or casserole over medium-low heat, melt butter, then stir in flour until smooth. Add broth and port mixture, salt, pepper and sugar to taste. Simmer until slightly thickened and smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  • In bowl of a food processor, combine veal, egg yolks, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano and salt to taste. Add 4 to 5 tablespoons of remaining broth mixture. Process 1 minute to blend well. Remove blade, and shape mixture into about 30 balls, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer, add meatballs and simmer until firm and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes. Serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1205 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Manish Yadav
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them. The port sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Kody Anderson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The port sauce was delicious and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hit with my family.


Shopnill Shuvo
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These meatballs were amazing! The port sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Vex-SmoKez-Em
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I'm not a huge fan of veal, but these meatballs were delicious. The port sauce was the perfect complement to the veal, and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Bayezid Khan
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! The port sauce was the perfect complement to the veal, and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Em15Rollno86 Mehnazparvin
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them. The port sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


RODRO Kgab
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The port sauce was delicious and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hit with my family.


Subhan Mirza
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These meatballs were amazing! The port sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Umar siddique
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The port sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Tamime Mir
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! The port sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I added a little bit of red wine vinegar to balance it out. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.


Petrus Viljoen
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I'm not usually a big fan of veal, but these meatballs were delicious. The port sauce was the perfect complement to the veal, and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


DARK MOIN
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These veal meatballs were a hit with my family! The port sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.