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.