Meatballs and Gravy
This Meatballs and Gravy recipe features tender meatballs made with ground beef, onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, and seasoning, served in a savory gravy made with butter, onions, garlic powder, flour, and beef broth. It's a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any day of the week.
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Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Large Bowl
Skillet
Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered and cut into half-inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to portion the meat mixture and roll it into meatballs. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill the meatballs in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Add more oil if necessary. Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium to medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and lightly browned, about 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle the onions with garlic powder and flour, then cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously. Simmer the mixture until thickened, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
This dish is best served hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. It's a classic comfort food that's sure to please the whole family.