Course Appetizer, appetizers, Entree, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
1poundground beef
1/2poundground pork
1onion (finely chopped)
1clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
2/3cupbreadcrumbs
1egg
5tbspmilk
salt and pepper, to taste
SAUCE
Dash of oil
3tbspbutter
3tbspall-purpose flour
2/3cupvegetable stock
2/3cupbeef stock
2/3cupthick double cream
2tspsoy sauce
1tspDijon mustard
Instructions
MEATBALLS
In a large bowl, combine the beef and pork. Mix thoroughly to break up any lumps. Add the chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.
Roll the mixture into small meatballs and place on a clean plate. Cover and refrigerate for two hours.
In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium heat. Once the pan is heated, gently add the meatballs and brown on all sides.
Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the meatballs in an oven-safe dish and cook for 30 minutes.
SAUCE
In a skillet or frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
Add 2/3 cup of vegetable stock and 2/3 cup of beef stock and continue to stir.
Add 2/3 cup of double cream, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and allow sauce to thicken. Continue to stir.