Homestyle Ground Beef Meatballs Smothered in Rich Comfort Gravy 🍖🥣✨
Soft, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich, savory gravy—this dish is pure comfort food. Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape: Roll into small meatballs (about 1–1½ inches).
- Cook: Heat skillet with a little oil. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Make gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until golden. Slowly add beef broth, whisking until smooth. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Return meatballs to skillet. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until cooked through and gravy thickens.
- Serve: Spoon meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a splash of cream to the gravy for richness.
- Variation: Mix ground beef with pork or turkey for different flavor.
- Serving idea: Garnish with fresh parsley for color and freshness.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Kcal: ~280 per serving
Caption & Engagement
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