BOULETS LIEGEOIS (BELGIAN MEATBALLS)

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Boulets Liegeois (Belgian Meatballs) image

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.

Lynora Stancil
[email protected]

1 star.


Olayemi Emmanuel Atiba
[email protected]

I will never make this recipe again.


Hals
[email protected]

This was a waste of time and money.


Fatimah Adejoke
[email protected]

I had high hopes for this recipe, but I was disappointed. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland.


Anele Mahlangu
[email protected]

I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mia Khamis
[email protected]

This was the worst recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs were tough and the sauce was watery.


Joel2Coel
[email protected]

The meatballs were bland and the sauce was tasteless.


Hayden Mudd
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly, but the meatballs didn't turn out right. They were too dry and crumbly.


Shaffina
[email protected]

This recipe was a disaster! The meatballs were dry and crumbly, and the sauce was watery.


Donielle Parker
[email protected]

The meatballs were flavorful, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


odd Falcon
[email protected]

I thought the meatballs were a bit too dense, but the sauce was delicious.


Esther Adeyemi
[email protected]

Overall, this was a good recipe. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, but the sauce was a bit bland.


Mystic _zee
[email protected]

Easy to make and delicious! The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was flavorful.


rdx rofik
[email protected]

I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a huge fan of meatballs. But I'm so glad I did! The meatballs were incredibly flavorful and moist, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kent Mails
[email protected]

These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious.


Jessie Coloccio
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. My friends and family always ask for the recipe.


Sadia Jashi
[email protected]

My family loved this dish! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. It felt like a special occasion dinner.