Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Meatballs and Gravy—an ideal dish for family dinners or cozy weeknights. This recipe features juicy beef meatballs enveloped in a rich, savory gravy that complements creamy mashed potatoes perfectly. Simple to prepare, you can have this hearty meal on the table in under an hour. With easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward instructions, this dish is both approachable and satisfying. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, allowing you to freeze portions for quick meals later. Whether served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, this flavorful dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 ½ lbs. Ground Beef (85% lean)
- ½ Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or Italian)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (sliced into ½ inch strings)
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 Beef Bouillon Cube (or 1 tsp Better than Bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ cup cold water + 3 tablespoons Corn Starch
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (8–10 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté sliced onions in butter until soft. Add chicken broth, beef broth, bouillon cube, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce; simmer.
- Mix cold water with corn starch until smooth and add to the gravy while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return meatballs to gravy and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for beef. Experiment with spices like Italian seasoning for extra flavor. Serve with crusty bread for soaking up delicious gravy.