Description
These delicious Gravy Lover’s Meatballs are a comforting and hearty dish that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or pasta. Juicy meatballs are simmered in a rich, savory gravy that is sure to satisfy your cravings for a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 small onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk and let soak for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes, until mostly cooked through. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter, then whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for 10 to 12 minutes, until cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Serve warm with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- For richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with chicken broth.
- You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them, then add to gravy when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
