Description
A classic comfort food featuring juicy meatballs in a rich gravy, served over fluffy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Mashed potatoes (prepared per your preference)
- Seasonal vegetables (e.g., green beans, carrots) for serving
Instructions
- Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, roughly 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the gravy by whisking flour and beef broth in the skillet, bringing it to a simmer to thicken.
- Add heavy cream to the gravy and return the meatballs, gently coating them in the sauce.
- Serve the creamy mashed potatoes topped with the meatballs and gravy, alongside seasonal vegetables.
Notes
For a twist, try using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg