I bet anyone has a grandma that used to (or still does) make meatballs on Sunday lunch for the entire family. These easy and tasty meatballs will bring your memories back. I served them with some roasted potatoes, salad.. and a glass of the same beer I used for the sauce, of course!
I quitted eating meat years and years ago, that’s the reason why I won’t post many meaty recipes here. But by husband still does… And yesterday he really wanted meatballs. Now, even if I don’t eat meat, I know how to cook the tastiest meatballs (thank you grandma for teaching me). We’ve used Turkey mince, and the meatballs resulted light, tasty and high in protein. Also, they’re really moist and tender, ideal when paired with some crunchy roast potatoes.
Of course when you use a good beer in cooking, everything tastes better. We decided to use Brewdog Punk IPA. The bitterness of the beer pairs perfectly with the savoury meatballs, and gives them a unique, tangy, tropical favour.
In case you don’t know the brand, Brewdog is one of the most famous Brewery from Scotland. They started brewing quite recently (2007) and their amazing beers made them grow really quickly, they now owe bars all over the world. Punk IPA is one of their most famous beer- and one of our favourite as well. They’re also doing an amazing job with their action towards sustainability and fair wage. They now managed to become now a carbon negative brewery, meaning that drinking their beers you have a positive impact on the environment. Isn’t that amazing?!?!
P.S. You can use the same recipe to make vegetarian meatballs. Just substitute the turkey with vegetarian mince or cooked lentils.
“My mom said the two most important kitchen utensils are attached to your arms… you cannot mix up meatballs with a wooden spoon, get in there, get your fingers dirty!”
Rachael Ray
Turkey Meatballs with Brewdog’s PUNK IPA Sauce
Equipment
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 800 gr Turkey Mince
- 50 gr Grana Padano Cheese Grated
- 30 gr Grated Mozzarella
- 50 gr Breadcrumbs
- 3 Small Eggs 2 Large
- to taste Lemon Zest
- as required Salt and Pepper
- to taste Spices/Herbs
- as required Olive Oil
- 1 can Brewdog Punk IPA
Instructions
- Mix the mince, cheese, eggs and breadcrumbs together. Add the lemon zest, salt and pepper and spices/herbs.
- Shape the meatballs.
- Warm up some oil in the frying pan and cook the meatballs for 5 min at medium/high heat.
- Add he beer and cook for 15/20 min at low/medium heat, until the sauce thickens. Strain the sauce and serve on top of the meatballs.
Nutrition Facts
26 servings per container
Calories56
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
2.7g
5%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
1.5g
1%
- Protein 6.3g 13%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
I do have a scientific mind, probably it’s the reason why I love to hide in the kitchen and start creating.
My cooking is healthy, fun and colorful… and really tasty!
What are you waiting for? Grab your apron and start creating with me!
