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Belgian Meatballs in Liège Syrup Sauce

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Belgian Meatballs in Liège Syrup Sauce

A traditional International dish in the Beef classification, featuring 20 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

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Belgian Meatballs in Liège Syrup Sauce

Recipe Reference #53463

Ingredients

0/20 prepped

Minced Beef
300g
Minced Pork
300g
Onion
1 chopped
Garlic
1 clove peeled crushed
Egg
1
Breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons
Mustard
1 tablespoon
Parsley
1 tablespoon
Salt
Pinch
Pepper
Pinch
Oil
Splash
Onion
2 sliced
Butter
1 tablespoon
Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon
White Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons
Mustard
2 tablespoons
Sirop De Liège
4 tablespoons
Beef Stock
1 cup
Bay Leaf
1
Beer
Splash

Preparation Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning prep work.

1

Make the meatballs 1) Mix the minced meat with the onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper.

2

2) Shape into meatballs. Traditionally, Liège restaurants serve **one or two very large meatballs**, depending on appetite.

3

3) For weeknight cooking, I keep mine smaller so they brown faster and cook through quickly.

4

Brown the meatballs 4) Heat butter or oil in a large pan.

5

5) Brown the meatballs on all sides until they have a nice crust.

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6

6) Remove them from the pan and set aside.

7

Start the sauce 7) In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter.

8

8) Add the sliced onions and cook until soft and lightly caramelised.

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9) Sprinkle in the brown sugar and let it melt into the onions.

10

Deglaze and add the stock 10) Add the vinegar and scrape up all the browned bits from the pan.

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11) Stir in the mustard and Liège syrup.

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12) Pour in the beef stock (and beer if using).

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13) Add the bay leaf.

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14) Stir until the syrup dissolves and the sauce looks glossy.

15

Simmer and adjust 15) Return the meatballs to the pan.

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16) Cover and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes (less if your meatballs are small, longer if they’re traditional large boulets). Stir occasionally and let the sauce thicken naturally.

17

17) Taste and adjust: more syrup for sweetness, more vinegar for tang, more mustard for depth. The sauce should be sweet‑sour, rich, and velvety.

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18) Serve with fries or mashed potatoes.