Description
Rich Irish stout meatballs bring comfort and depth to classic comfort cuisine. Hearty flavors blend perfectly, inviting warm gatherings around a delicious plate that celebrates robust culinary traditions with each savory, tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
Meatball Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Sauces and Liquids:
- ½ cup stout beer
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 cups stout beer
- 6 ounces (1 can) tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare air fryer. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or clean air fryer basket.
- Mix ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Incorporate Panko breadcrumbs and stout beer into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Form meat mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately 1 to 1½ inches in diameter. Arrange on prepared baking sheet or in air fryer basket, keeping meatballs separated.
- Baking method: Cook for 20-25 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Air fryer method: Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, rotating basket midway to ensure even browning.
- Create BBQ sauce by heating olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha, stout beer, smoked paprika, brown sugar, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Coat cooked meatballs thoroughly in prepared BBQ sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Customize meatballs by selecting a preferred stout beer or adjusting spice levels with cayenne and Sriracha.
- Alternative protein options include all beef, all pork, ground turkey, or chicken for varied dietary preferences.
- Serve alongside mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Try different stout beer varieties to discover unique flavor profiles that enhance the meatballs’ taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
- Gently mix the meat mixture to prevent overworking, which can make the meatballs tough and dense.
- Prep meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to let flavors meld and develop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg