Meatballs in Beer Sauce

Take your comfort food game up a notch with these hearty and flavorful Meatballs in Beer Sauce, a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Juicy meatballs made from a mixture of ground beef and pork are seasoned with garlic, onion, and parsley, then browned to perfection for a caramelized crust. The real magic lies in the rich beer-infused sauce, crafted with lager or pale ale, beef broth, Dijon mustard, and a subtle hint of brown sugar for a balanced sweetness. Thickened with a flour slurry, this velvety sauce envelops the tender meatballs, creating a dish bursting with savory complexity. Serve these succulent meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the bold, umami-packed beer sauce. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this recipe combines satisfying textures with robust flavors and is sure to become a dinnertime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground pork
• 100 g Breadcrumbs
• 60 ml Milk
• 1 unit Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 330 ml Beer (lager or pale ale)
• 250 ml Beef broth
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the meat.

Step 2

Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Set aside on a plate.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove the meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same pan, pour in the beer and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in Dijon mustard and brown sugar until dissolved.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the flour with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the sauce to thicken it.

Step 6

Return the meatballs to the pan, making sure they are submerged in the sauce. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, occasionally stirring gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread, accompanied by the rich beer sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1772.2 grams (1772.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2929

Total Fat 186.00g	238%
Saturated Fat 63.00g	315%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g
Cholesterol 758mg	253%
Sodium 5894mg	256%
Total Carbohydrate 123.50g	45%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 23.90g
Protein 178.40g	357%

Vitamin D 75IU	376%
Calcium 373mg	29%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 1917mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.1%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 17.1%