Jammin’ Judy is back with a weeknight favorite, Russian Meatballs. Use your own meatballs or frozen meatballs, either way the magic is in the sauce.
Melt the bacon fat & sauté the shallots until soft. Add flour and stir until it is absorbed and starting to brown.
Add both cans of beef consommé and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add mushrooms, vodka, vermouth, thyme, Italian Seasoning, & black pepper. Stir well, and then add the meatballs. Bring to a boil, cover & reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
Cook for 20-30 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.
Stir in sour cream and heat until bubbly. Serve over noodles.
This recipe is adapted from a similar recipe in “Great Cooking Ideas” (copyright 1978). In the cookbook you have to make your own meatballs, and the alcohol is NOT cooked in. When I lost the cookbook, I wanted to make the recipe and adapted what I remembered to something that can be turned into a quick weeknight meal. The result is what you have here. This is a family favorite, which my kids ask for often.
Although the cooking time is 20-30 minutes, you can cook longer if needed. Or, you can make ahead and reheat. The dish also freezes well. I often make a double-batch and freeze half of the meatballs & sauce for a second meal.
Enjoy!
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