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March 9, 2021 By Angie 13 Comments

Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy

Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy! Served on Colcannon! It’s not right to serve this just once a year on St. Patrick’s Day! I’m so transparently not excited about this.?

Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy! Served on Colcannon! It's not right to serve this just once a year on St. Patrick's Day! I’m so transparently not excited about this.? #meatballs #stuffed meatballs #guinness #beer #blondeguinness #stpatricksday #dublinercheese #cheese

When I made my Stuffed Albondigas (Mexican Stuffed Meatballs), I inadvertently unleashed a monster of my own making. Now every time I serve homemade meatballs, my family expects to bite into something ooey-gooey melty cheesy erupting out of the meatballs.


Well, their wish is my command, and I made it come true with this Meatball Stew. Meatballs stuffed with Irish Dubliner cheese… smothered in Guinness flavored gravy… served atop Colcannon. Mmm…

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Mmm… was what I heard when I placed this on the dinner table last night. Frankly, that’s the only comment I need and want to hear.

As far as I’m concerned, when it comes to this Stuffed Meatballs, mmm…mmm…mmm is sufficient.

Not that anything else is superfluous. I would also gladly accept the following:

“Wow, these stuffed meatballs are to die for!”

“You put Guinness in the gravy? I think I can taste it, but it’s not bitter or anything. It’s really good!”

”I like this cheese inside the meatballs. What kind of cheese is it? Dubliner? Is that an Irish cheese?”

Some of these comments may have been thrown around last night, I can’t be sure. I was too busy stuffing my face with these stuffed meatballs.

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If none of these endorsements is enough to make you want to make this Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy, I don’t know what will. All I can say is that you won’t be sorry if you decide to make them.

How To Make The Stuffed Meatballs

First, you need the following ingredients.

How To Make Stuffed Meatballs | FiestaFriday.net

I used a meatloaf mix that had 1/3 ground beef, 1/3 pork, and 1/3 veal, but you can use any ground meat of your choice.

After mixing the meat with the rest of the ingredients (except for the cheese), divide it into 20 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a patty, place 1 or 2 pieces of cubed Dubliner cheese in the center, then enclose the meat around the cheese, rolling it into a ball.

Dubliner cheese is a slightly crumbly cheese, so if the cubed cheese crumbles, just pat the crumbs together into the center of the meat patties.

How To Make Stuffed Meatballs | FiestaFriday.net

What Goes In The Guinness Gravy

First, you need this.

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That’s the only Guinness I can stomach. Guinness Draught is too bitter for me, Extra Stout even more. I’m not used to drinking beer, but I like it enough in cooking, like in this case. If you enjoy beer, you may want to try other types of Guinness besides Guinness Blonde. The Extra Stout would probably give you a bolder flavor.

The rest of the ingredients that go into the gravy is pretty standard stew ingredients.

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The 2 Secret Ingredients

The two ingredients that may be a little unusual are gelatin powder and toasted flour.

Ever since I learned what gelatin powder adds to stews or soups or sauces from Serious Eats, I never looked back. Gelatin powder adds another layer of richness to your gravy and contributes to its thickness and glossiness.

Check out this All-American Beef Stew for another recipe using gelatin powder.

The toasted flour idea came from Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Fork In The Road.

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I will dwell on the subject of toasted flour more in-depth in a future post, but for now, let’s just say it adds richness in both the flavor and color of this Guinness Gravy.

If you don’t have toasted flour on hand and don’t want to make it, just substitute it with your preferred choice for thickening gravy, i.e., Wondra flour, all-purpose flour, corn starch, etc. Adjust the amount accordingly.

Okay, are you ready to make Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy? Print the recipe below:

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5.0 from 2 reviews
Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
Stuffed Meatballs in Guinness Gravy! Served on Colcannon! It's not right to serve this just once a year on St. Patrick's Day! I’m so transparently not excited about this. ?
Author: Angie | FiestaFriday.net
Recipe type: Entrée/Main
Cuisine: Irish/American
Yield: 4-5 servings
Ingredients
For The Meatballs
  • 1½ lbs. meatloaf mix (or ground beef/lamb/pork)
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced finely
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 oz. Dubliner cheese, cut into small cubes
For the Guinness Gravy
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dry)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup toasted flour
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2½ cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (330 ml) bottle Guinness Blonde
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Salt & pepper
Instructions
For The Meatballs
  1. Sauté the diced onion in a little bit of oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Let it cool completely.
  2. Once the onion is cool, mix it with the rest of the meatball ingredients (except for the cubed cheese) in a large bowl.
  3. Use clean hands to really mix the ingredients well together. Divide into 20 equal portions.
  4. Flatten each portion into a patty, place 1 or 2 cheese cubes in the center, and enclose the meat around the cheese, forming it into a ball.
  5. Brown meatballs by pan-frying until nice and browned, or baking in 400° oven for 15 minutes.
For the Guinness Gravy
  1. Whisk the gelatin powder into the beef or chicken stock to let it dissolve and bloom. Set aside.
  2. Sauté all the chopped vegetables (onion, carrot, celery) in a tablespoon of olive oil. Once they’re soft, add the garlic, herbs, tomato paste, and toasted flour. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan to release the fond as it forms, for a few minutes, or until everything looks nicely brown and toasty.
  3. Add the stock and Guinness. The Guinness will froth, stir it down. Add the rest of the ingredients and turn down the heat to simmer.
  4. Once the gravy thickens slightly, add the meatballs. Continue cooking until meatballs are fully cooked and gravy looks glossy and thickened to your liking. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
  5. Best served hot over Colcannon or mashed potatoes.
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Comments

  1. Stacy says

    March 12, 2021 at 10:22 am

    I’ve never stuffed meatballs but looking forward to trying this weekend. Your pics make us hungry.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      March 12, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      Hungry or hangry? Lol. Let me know how they turn out for you.

      Reply
  2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    March 13, 2021 at 10:23 am

    Oh my – this looks and sounds amazing!! Pinned! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you there tomorrow at the new party!

    Reply
    • Angie says

      March 13, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks, Helen! I’m working on another recipe right now. Will definitely share once it’s done, and family-approved 🙂

      Reply
  3. Andrea W. says

    March 28, 2021 at 11:28 pm

    My husband and I enjoyed these. We used Yuengling, that’s what we drink. Make sure the meatballs are really thick and the cheese is completely covered. Or else the cheese will melt out.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      March 28, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      Thanks for letting us know, Andrea! So glad you and your husband enjoyed these meatballs.

      Reply
  4. Trish says

    March 3, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    Uh oh, I used regular Guinness. Didn’t know if there was such a thing as blonde. Hope it tastes good.

    Reply
    • Angie says

      March 4, 2023 at 7:08 pm

      I’m sure it’ll be fine. If you’re used to drinking regular Guinness, you may even prefer it. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  5. Roxanne Justiz says

    March 15, 2023 at 12:40 am

    Ooh, I want to surely try this! I love cooking with alcohol because it gives the food an extra oomph. I never would have thought of doing this to meatballs. I’m going to share the albondigas recipe with my mexican friend to see what she says. You know what they say…sharing is caring, lol! Thanks for all the recipe ideas on here. Shalom

    Reply
    • Angie says

      March 15, 2023 at 6:40 am

      I agree with you on cooking with alcohol, it gives an extra layer of flavor. I hope you get to try these meatballs, Roxanne. And your friend the albondigas. Let me know what you think!

      Reply

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