Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
4 slices packaged white bread, crustless and crumbled
1/2 cup milk for soaking
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup finely diced onion cooked in 1 tablespoon oil until soft
1 3/4 pounds ground beef chuck, chicken or turkey (If you substitute ground turkey or chicken, then season the poultry mix with thyme andsage and omit the coriander)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs for coating
For the Sauce:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
20 ounces white mushrooms, stems removed, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup Scotch whiskey
1/4 cup coarse-grain mustard
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/4 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
For the Vegetable Garnish:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch rounds
2 teaspoons sugar
3 leeks (1/2 pound), white parts only, cut into 3/4-inch rounds
3 stalks celery (6 ounces), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch lengths
3 parsnips (1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch lengths
1/3 cup minced parsley, for garnish
Boiled potatoes or cooked rice for serving

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