Ingredients
- 12 loaf french bread
- 1 egg
- 1 instant beef (envelope)
- 1 lb beef (lean ground)
- 8 oz pearl onions
- 2 c quartered size (fresh)
- 1/2 c burgundy (red)
- 1 c bread crumbs (fresh)
- 2 tb vegetable oil
- 2 tb all purpose flour
- 3 tb parsley (chopped fresh)
- 1 ts salt
- 1/4 ts black pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 slices carrots
- 2 slices bread
Sliced In large bowl,combine beef,egg,bread crumbs,salt and pepper; using hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In 12" skillet over medium-high heat,heat oil;add meatballs; cook about 12 minutes,turning frequently until well browned on all sides.Using slotted spoon,remove meatballs to plate.To drippings in skillet,add carrots,mushrooms and onions;cook,still over mediumhigh heat,about 5 minutes,stirring frequently until crisp-tender. Stir in flour to coat vegetables well;return meatballs to skillet, along with wine,bouillon,2 tbsp. parsley and 1 cup water.Increase heat to high;bring to boil.Reduce heat to low;simmer,covered,10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.To serve: Spoon meatballs and vegetables in serving bowl;sprinkle with remaining tablespoon parsley. Serve accompanied by French bread.Makes 4 servings.