Up your meatball game with these delicious Meatballs In Beer Sauce: tender meatballs coated with a glossy, slightly bitter and tangy Lemon Beer Sauce. These babies are packed with flavor and are perfect as an appetizer, main or side dish!
Meatballs In Beer Sauce
Hey babes, I made you meatballs in beer sauce today and OMG you’re not ready for these. Being a food blogger I don’t get to cook the same dish twice and I usually love it but when I come across dishes like this one… damn I wish I could just make it every single day!!!!
These beer meatballs are perfectly tender and glazed with a slightly bitter & tangy lemon beer sauce. Out of this world. You can make these with pork or turkey, I tested both options and they were both delicious.
Honestly, it was hard to tell the pork ones from the turkey ones because they’re just *SO* flavorful and tender! The sauteed onions and nutmeg did their job wonderfully and the beer sauce is more than finger-licking good, it’s more like slather-yourself-in-it-good! Glossy, sticky, slightly bitter, tangy … gimme it!!!
How do you make them?
The step-by-step recipe + ingredients will be in the recipe card down below, but this is what to expect 🙂
- Sautee the onions and season with spices.
- Combine together sauteed onions, meat, cornflakes, and salt until combined.
- Form into balls and roll in flour.
- Cook until slightly browned on all sides.
- Make the beer sauce by adding beer and lemon juice to the skillet, then simmer until thickened!
Can kids eat Meatballs In Beer Sauce?
Girl, YES!! Alcohol will cook off, so it’s fine for the kids to eat these, they won’t get tipsy and you won’t catch a charge. Enjoy your meatballs 🙂
What pairs well with Meatballs?
- Rice
- Egg noodles (Fettuccine, yum!!)
- Mashed potatoes
- Healthy Oven Roasted Vegetables
- Corn on the cob
- Roasted potatoes
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Green beans
HAPPY COOKING LOVES!! I hope you’ll love these beer braised meatballs as much as I do!
PS: Please leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating ⭐️ if you make it! Your comments make my day!! 🌈💘
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Meatballs In Beer Sauce
Ingredients
For The Meatballs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large onion minced
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups cornflakes finely grounded
- 2 lb ground pork or turkey
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
For The Beer Sauce
- 12 oz beer not too dark
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, once sizzling add in the onions, season with salt to taste, black pepper and nutmeg. Sautee until soft and fragrant (about 4-5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, add the finely crushed cornflakes, meat, sauteed onions, and salt. Mix and form into small balls. Roll your meatballs in flour and place them on a clean plate or baking sheet.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once sizzling, add in the meatballs and cook until slightly browned on all sides. Pour in the beer and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the sauce is thick and glossy. Serve immediately!
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