Stuffed Meatballs Guinness Gravy (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy mozzarella-filled meatballs cooked in a rich and flavorful Guinness gravy for a cozy meal.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Meatball Mixture

01 - 454 g ground beef
02 - 454 g ground pork
03 - 100 g breadcrumbs
04 - 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 - 113 g mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes

→ Gravy

11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 28 g unsalted butter
13 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 15 g all-purpose flour
16 - 240 ml beef broth
17 - 240 ml Guinness stout
18 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Garnish

19 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
02 - Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
03 - Take portions of the meat mixture, flatten in your palm, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and wrap the meat around it, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed. Repeat for all meatballs.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
06 - Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
07 - Gradually whisk in beef broth and Guinness, ensuring the sauce remains smooth. Bring to a simmer to thicken.
08 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, then gently nestle the meatballs back into the skillet. Coat them evenly with the gravy.
09 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and gravy is thickened.
10 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use high-quality beef broth for a richer, more robust flavor.
02 - Adjust Guinness volume to preference; reduce to 120 ml for a milder taste.
03 - Ensure mozzarella is fully sealed inside meatballs to prevent leakage during cooking.

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