RED WINE MEATBALLS

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My mother-in-law made this all the time and passed on the recipe to me. The wine gives it a wonderful flavour. It is nice served with rice or pasta.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 egg
3/4 cup cream (18%) or 3/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
2 tablespoons salad oil
3 tablespoons flour
1 can beef bouillon or 1 can consomme
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup red table wine

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, cornstarch and allspice, tossing lightly with a fork until blended.
  • Beat egg slightly, add cream and salt and blend.
  • Add to meat mixture and mix lightly.
  • Shape into 1 1/2" balls.
  • Heat oil in skillet, add meat balls and brown on all sides.
  • Remove meatballs and reserve.
  • Add flour to drippings in skillet and blend.
  • Add consumme, water, pepper and wine.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Add meatballs, cover skillet and simmer 20 minutes.

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