Minty Blarney Beef Balls: A Gaelic Delight 🍀

Patrick McGinty’s Minty Blarney Meatballs Recipe 🍀

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Description:

Patrick McGinty’s Minty Blarney Meatballs, an ancient recipe unearthed by archaeologists under the legendary Blarney Stone, now translated from Gaelic for your culinary delight. Originally crafted with ground goat and goat’s milk, this recipe offers a savory twist to your St. Patrick’s Day feast. For adventurous palates, those outside Slobodnikania can indulge in a variation using ground polar bear, penguin egg, and pomegranate juice.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 424
• Fat: 21.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.2g
• Cholesterol: 153.2mg
• Sodium: 155.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Sugar: 13.7g
• Protein: 29.2g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup plain flour
• 4 cups milk
• 10 tbsp plain yogurt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:

   • In a food processor, blend the lean ground beef, onion, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried marjoram, and fresh parsley until smooth.
   • Alternatively, finely mince or beat the ingredients together until well combined.
   • Add the beaten egg, season generously with salt and pepper, and beat until the mixture is smooth.
   • With wetted hands, divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape them into balls.

2. Cook the Meatballs:

   • Grill or dry fry the meatballs for 7-10 minutes, turning them frequently until they are thoroughly cooked and nicely browned.

3. Prepare the Minty Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, plain flour, and milk.
   • Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously until the sauce comes to a boil. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
   • Whisk in the mint jelly and allow the sauce to cook for an additional 3 minutes.
   • To cool the sauce, place the saucepan in a bowl of cold water and stir until it reaches room temperature.
   • Once cooled, whisk in the plain yogurt.

4. Serve:

   • Reheat the minty sauce gently, if necessary.
   • Serve the meatballs hot, accompanied by the luscious minty sauce.

Recipe Notes:

• For a traditional touch, consider garnishing the meatballs with additional fresh parsley before serving.
• These meatballs and sauce pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every bit of deliciousness.
• Experiment with the seasonings to suit your taste preferences, adding more herbs or spices for an extra kick of flavor.

Prepare to delight your taste buds with the rich flavors of Patrick McGinty’s Minty Blarney Meatballs, a cherished recipe passed down through generations and now shared for all to enjoy! 🍽️🍀