Let’s talk about the ultimate unexpected pairing: meatballs and coffee-infused brownies. Yes, you heard that right. Who thought ground beef and chocolate could get along so well? Tender meatballs bursting with flavor, followed by rich, coffee-tinged brownies that will have you questioning your entire relationship with dessert. This dish is the perfect marriage of savory and sweet, defying all logic but making total sense once you taste it. It’s a flavor explosion that says, “I don’t follow the rules, and neither should you.”
Meatballs with Coffee-Infused Brownies
Savory meatballs are complemented by rich, coffee-infused brownies, making this meal a savory-sweet combo you never knew you needed.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- Ground beef – 1 lb
- Breadcrumbs – ½ cup
- Egg – 1
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Onion finely chopped – ½ small
- Parsley chopped – 2 tbsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
For the Coffee-Infused Brownies:
- Butter – ½ cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Eggs – 2
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Cocoa powder – ½ cup
- Baking powder – ½ tsp
- Instant coffee granules – 2 tbsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
Instructions
For the Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Roll mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear meatballs for 2 minutes per side.
- Finish cooking meatballs in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
For the Coffee-Infused Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla and stir.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, coffee, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let brownies cool, then cut into squares.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
Calories: 470Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 23g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A – 8%
- Iron – 15%
- Calcium – 10%
- Vitamin C – 6%
- Magnesium – 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture for a spicy kick.
- Use dark chocolate in the brownies for a richer, bolder flavor.
- Try topping the meatballs with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra burst of flavor.
