Description
Tender beef meatballs simmered in a savory onion gravy — this cozy dish is rich with caramelized flavor, hearty and satisfying. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or fluffy rice for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 small onion, finely chopped (for meatballs)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced (for gravy)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs.
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté sliced onions until golden and caramelized, about 10–12 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
6. Slowly pour in beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
7. Return meatballs to skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and the gravy thickens.
8. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overmix your meatball mixture — it leads to dense, dry meatballs.
For the best caramelized onions, be patient and cook them slowly over medium heat.
If gravy thickens too much during simmering, add a splash of extra broth to loosen it up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: meatballs, onion gravy, comfort food