Receta Beer Braised Meatballs

by Marlene Baird

Using lager makes these Beer Braised Meatballs tender and juicy. Beer Braised Meatballs   Print Prep time Cook time Total time   Author: Marlene Baird Serves: 12 Ingredients FOR THE MEATBALLS 2 lbs lean ground beef 93/7 ½ cup wheat germ 2 eggs, lightly beaten ⅛ cup garlic powder ½ cup grated myzithra cheese ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper FOR THE SAUCE 12 ounces beer (I used sam Adams Boston Lager) 1½ cups butternut squash pasta sauce ½ cup ketchup 2 Tablespoons tomato paste ½ cup brown sugar, packed Directions Preheat oven to 400*. Line broiler pan with foil and spray rack with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all meatball ingredients together in a large bowl and shape into meatballs (I made 40) Place meatballs on rack and bake for 10 minutes or until browned. Combine all sauce ingredients together in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Add meatballs and reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes,stirring occasionally. PP Value (Points Plus Food Value) 6 PP per serving (about 4 meatballs and sauce) WordPress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe 3.2.2124 Simple!  Yes, it’s that simple.  You know, growing up, my mom made great dinners, but they were pretty predictable.  Ground beef was for meat sauce and for grilling burgers.  Mom didn’t think outside of the box.  Her meatballs, deliciously tender, were standard and made to go on spaghetti. I struggle to find ways to make something different with ground beef.  And no, a meatball, isn’t just a meatball if you add different flavors.  Take, for example, my Teriyaki Glazed Meatballs or my Sweet Soy Glazed Meatballs.  Unique but oh-so-delicious.  That’s what happened when I threw these meatballs together. Arriving home from an absolutely lovely (NOT) commute, makes me want to just lounge on the couch and do nothing.  But the hubby was coming back from his business trip and I knew he would be hungry.  He likes meatballs.  I like beer.  So why not put them both to good use. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. Marlene   Related articles Red curry – dark brew beer meatballs with red curry wholemeal noodles Sweet & Savory Glazed Meatballs Meatballs on a Stick Sweet and Tangy Meatballs Mini Cheesy Turkey Meatballs Share this: LinkedIn Google Facebook Pinterest Twitter StumbleUpon Like this: Like Loading...