Description
Sink your fork into these juicy meatballs smothered in rich, homemade brown gravy — the ultimate easy dinner recipe! Whether you’re looking for cozy weeknight food ideas, quick dinner inspiration, or a classic comfort meal, this dish delivers hearty satisfaction with every bite. Perfect with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, it’s one of those simple and comforting dinner ideas that’ll have the whole family asking for seconds. A must-try for your collection of easy recipes and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup diced potatoes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, minced garlic, grated onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs. Don’t overwork the meat to keep them tender.
3. In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden.
5. Gradually whisk in beef broth. Add Worcestershire sauce and let gravy simmer until thickened.
6. Return meatballs to skillet. If using, add diced potatoes. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to ensure they stay tender and juicy.
If using lean meats like turkey or chicken, add extra moisture with a splash of milk or olive oil.
Gravy thickness can be adjusted by simmering longer or adding more broth as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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