BELGIAN BEEF BALLS

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 2 cans beef broth or 2 bouillon cubes
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 12 oz. can beer
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Mix ground beef with bread crumbs and 1/2 cup beef broth. Shape into meatballs.
2. Roll meatballs in flour and sauté in oil until richly browned; remove from pan.
3. Pour off all drippings except 2 tbsp. Add onions and sauté until soft.
4. Add remaining broth, beer, and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Blend 2 tbsp. flour and water to a paste and stir into the sauce. Simmer until thickened.
6. Return meatballs to the gravy, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over noodles.