Description
These Gravy Lover’s Meatballs are a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, these meatballs are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Cook the meatballs in a skillet until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter, stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add beef broth, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer until thickened.
- Simmer Meatballs: Return meatballs to the skillet, cover with gravy, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot over your choice of side.
Notes
- You can use all ground beef if preferred.
- For a richer gravy, add a splash of heavy cream or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
- These meatballs freeze well—reheat in gravy when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
