Lamb Meatballs in Brandy-Infused Sauce
This unique recipe for lamb meatballs in brandy-infused sauce hails from the picturesque village of Tahull in the Pyrenees Mountains. It's a delightful and flavorful dish that can be prepared in advance and reheated for even better flavor.
Ingrediënten
Serves: 8 to 10
For Lamb Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves mashed in a garlic press or mortar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
For Brandy Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 4 ½ teaspoons tomato sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium beef or lamb broth
Instructies
For Lamb Meatballs:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, egg, mashed garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- In another medium bowl, soak the bread crumbs in the wine.
- Add the crumb mixture to the lamb mixture and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into approximately 30 (1-inch) meatballs.
For Brandy Sauce:
- Over high heat, heat the olive oil in a shallow earthenware casserole dish or Dutch oven large enough for all the meatballs to fit in one layer.
- Add the meatballs and cook, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides.
- Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring, until the onion becomes wilted and transparent.
- Pour in the brandy, and while standing well away from the casserole dish, ignite the liquid with a match or kitchen lighter.
- Stir until the flames die out.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and broth, and season with salt.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
If you're using an earthenware dish, serve the hot lamb meatballs directly from it, or transfer them to a serving platter.
These lamb meatballs in brandy-infused sauce offer a unique and delectable taste. Prepare them in advance for enhanced flavor and enjoy this delightful dish with friends and family!
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