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How to make Corned Beef Meatballs

Sylwia Vaclavek
Corned Beef Meatballs for St. Patrick's Day are not your traditional dish! They are bold, salty, and irresistible. You must try them.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop
  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
 
 

For the meatballs

  • 1 lb fresh ground corned beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg to bind
  • ½ cup pretzel bun breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped (Polish touch)
  • 1 tsp whole caraway seeds lightly toasted & crushed
  • ½ tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 small shallot or ½ leek finely minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard for a tangy kick
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika adds warmth
  • ½ tsp salt if needed—corned beef is salty already
  • 1 tbsp butter to bring it all together

Instructions
 

  • Combine all meatball ingredients and mix gently. Roll into balls (~1.5 inches; about 30 grams).
  • Transfer the meatballs into a parchment paper-lined baking sheet
  • Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes
  • Optionally you can brown them in a pan with a bit of oil over medium heat.
  • In the same pan, melt butter, then whisk in Dijon, horseradish, and smoked paprika. Slowly add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked.
  • Garnish with extra fresh dill and serve with mashed potatoes, sautéed cabbage, or rye bread.

Notes

Don’t overmix – gently mix the ingredients just until combined. 
Use pretzel bun breadcrumbs for texture – they absorb moisture just right, keeping the meatballs tender not dense.
Chill the mixture – it makes shaping easier and helps them hold together when cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 5pieceCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 802mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
Keyword corned beef, meatballs
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