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How To Make Meatballs | Belgium Style | CrazyBob the Chef

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Belgian Meatballs

Cultural Context

Belgian meatballs, or 'balletjes', are a beloved comfort food in Belgium, often served with fries or in a rich sauce. Traditionally enjoyed in homes and bistros, they reflect the country's hearty culinary heritage. Today, variations can be found across Europe and beyond, showcasing local flavors and ingredients.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

3

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, milk, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

4

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

5

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

6

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

7

Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

8

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

9

In the same skillet, add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

10

Slowly whisk in beef broth, stirring until the sauce thickens.

11

Add mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the sauce, mixing well.

12

Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.

13

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

14

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top.

15

Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.

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