1 lb Lean ground beef 1 lg Egg 1 c Fresh bread crumbs, About 2 slices bread 1 ts Salt 1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper 2 tb Vegetable oil 3 md Carrots,peeled and sliced, About 1 cup 2 c Quartered medium-size fresh Mushrooms, about 8 oz. 8 oz Pearl onions, peeled and Halved, about 1 1/2 cups 2 tb All-purpose flour 1/2 c Red burgundy or other dry Red wine 1 Envelope instant beef Bouillon 3 tb Chopped fresh parsley 1 12" loaf French bread Sliced
In large bowl,combine beef,egg,bread crumbs,salt and pepper; using hands or
wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4″ balls.In 12″ skillet over
medium-high heat,heat oil;add meatballs; cook about 12 minutes,turning
frequently until well browned on all sides.Using slotted spoon,remove
meatballs to plate.To drippings in skillet,add carrots,mushrooms and
onions;cook,still over medium- high heat,about 5 minutes,stirring
frequently until crisp-tender. Stir in flour to coat vegetables well;return
meatballs to skillet, along with wine,bouillon,2 tbsp. parsley and 1 cup
water.Increase heat to high;bring to boil.Reduce heat to
low;simmer,covered,10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.To serve:
Spoon meatballs and vegetables in serving bowl;sprinkle with remaining
tablespoon parsley. Serve accompanied by French bread.Makes 4 servings.
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