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French Meatballs

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These French-style meatballs offer a comforting twist on the classic dish. By blending lean ground beef with savory sausage meat, you get a juicy interior that stays moist even after simmering. The addition of milk-soaked bread ensures a tender texture, while fresh parsley and onion infuse every bite with aromatic freshness. Finished in a light but flavorful consommé sauce thickened with butter and flour, these meatballs are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. They pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. A simple yet elegant meal that feels homemade and satisfying.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 464.6
Description
These French-style meatballs offer a comforting twist on the classic dish. By blending lean ground beef with savory sausage meat, you get a juicy interior that stays moist even after simmering. The addition of milk-soaked bread ensures a tender texture, while fresh parsley and onion infuse every bite with aromatic freshness. Finished in a light but flavorful consommé sauce thickened with butter and flour, these meatballs are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. They pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. A simple yet elegant meal that feels homemade and satisfying.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Lean Hamburg
  • 1/4 pound Sausage meat
  • 1 ea Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1 cup Dry bread soaked in the milk
  • 1 ea Egg
  • 1/4 cup Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Finely dice the onion and mince the parsley.
  2. 2
    Soak the dry bread in milk until soft, then squeeze out excess liquid.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage meat, onion, parsley, soaked bread, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. 4
    Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
  5. 5
    Form the mixture into small, uniform meatballs.
  6. 6
    Lightly roll the meatballs in flour, shaking off any excess.
  7. 7
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  8. 8
    In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  9. 9
    Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  10. 10
    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of consommé (or beef broth), stirring constantly until smooth.
  11. 11
    Add fresh parsley, thyme, and a bay leaf to the sauce.
  12. 12
    Return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
  13. 13
    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 464.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 162.8mg55%
Sodium 2043.9mg86%
Total Carbohydrate 34.4g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 43.5g87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: french, meatballs, beef, sausage, sauce, dinner, comfort food, simmered, parsley, onion, bread, milk, egg, flour, butter, consommé, thyme, bay leaf, easy, family meal
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