Highland Beef Balls
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of the Scottish Highlands with this recipe for Highland Beef Balls! These tender, golden-browned meatballs are crafted from seasoned ground beef, fresh parsley, and minced garlic, then simmered in a luxurious whisky cream sauce that harmonizes smoky Scotch whisky with velvety heavy cream. Perfectly seared for a caramelized exterior, these meatballs are finished in a silky gravy thickened with a classic roux and infused with hearty beef stock. Serve them over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside buttered vegetables for a rustic, satisfying meal that’s as hearty as it is elegant. A true taste of Scotland that’s ready in under an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef (80% lean)
- 50 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 250 milliliters Beef stock
- 100 milliliters Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Scotch whisky
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Divide the mixture into 16-18 equal portions and roll each into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
Slowly whisk in the beef stock, making sure there are no lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in the heavy cream and whisky, then simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, covering them with the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs.
Serve the Highland Beef Balls hot, alongside mashed potatoes or buttered vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.2 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.1 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 731 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 4715 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.1 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1705 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
