Description
Delicious meatballs served in a velvety gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix breadcrumbs and milk, then combine with beef, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Roll into 16-18 balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15-18 minutes until firm and lightly browned.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir, then slowly whisk in beef broth and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the gravy, cover, and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.