Meatballs and Gravy
Indulge in the warmth of homemade meatballs and gravy, a dish that brings family together around the dinner table. Juicy ground beef meatballs are coated in a rich, creamy gravy, infusing every bite with savory goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and satisfying textures. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a truly comforting meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Browning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined without overmixing.
- Roll mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk flour with beef broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring until thickened (3-5 minutes). Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Return meatballs to skillet; simmer in gravy for another 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with gravy (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg