Meatballs in Beef Gravy

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"For the best flavor I recommended to brown the meatballs in the skillet, the browned bits in the skillet will add flavor to the gravy, I have listed the yield for 4 please be aware that it is for four smaller size portions if you like lots of gravy then you may want to double the recipe ---prep time does not include preparing the meatballs --- serve with mashed potatoes"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 22
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 8 ounces slice white button mushrooms (can use more if desired, or use one or two 10-ounce cans sliced mushrooms well drained)
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (you may reduce to 4 tablespoons for a thinner gravy)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 cups canned low sodium beef broth (use a good-quality beef broth)
• 2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup (can use more)
• 2 -4 teaspoons beef bouillon powder (optional or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• salt (optional and to taste)

• MEATBALLS

• 1 lb ground beef (can use half each beef and ground pork)
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

directions

1. Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl using clean hands.
2. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (use a skillet with high sides to hold in the gravy and meatballs or use a saucepan) add in the meatballs in two batches and brown until almost cooked through turning frequently for even browning (about 10 minutes) remove to a plate.
4. You may drain some fat from the skillet but leave in about 3 tablespoons.
5. Add in onion and saute until softened (about 3-4 minutes) scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet while cooking.
6. Add in mushrooms cook stirring until softened.
7. Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
8. Slowly add in beef broth; bring to a boil stirring/whisking constantly until smooth, bubbly and thickened.
9. Add in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and black pepper; bring back to a simmer stirring (if using add in the beef bouillon powder, start with 3 tablespoons ketchup you may add in more if desired).
10. Add in cooked meatballs and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.
11. Season with salt to taste if desired.
12. At the end of cooking stir in 1/4 cup sour cream until combined and heated through (do not boil).

Reviews

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

Kit.....enjoyed this immensely. This is the kinda day when you take off your boots, scratch your head, wonder how it got to be so late, and why, oh, why didn't I have anything rustled up for dinner? The pump heater went down in the "pump house" used to water the cows, and I was freezing, from a long day spent outside in the cold. This particular recipe came to play as a result of defrosting ground beef (or turkey for that matter) easily, all ingredients on hand, put together quickly, tasting on a big spoon as you go, and you can serve a delightful, wonderful warming taste that ever set site on your fork. I followed this exactly making no changes what-so-ever, except serving it on a bed of egg noodles. The gravy had a perfect thickness, not to soupy and not to thick, exactly right. You have a brilliant and very tasteful treat here Kitten, and I appreciate you making my day better because of it. Made for *123 Wonders* January 2009.

 

[icecreamqueen63]

Very good with egg noodles, however i initially tried it with mash potato and steamed veggies and didn't care for it that way. Stick with the egg noodles!!

 

[pdxbill]

Thought this was excellent. I used only 1TBS of Ketchup, Italian gluten free breadcrumbs, and a gluten free flour (about 2/3 called for). I added a little cooking sherry with the broth also. I did mix ground beef and pork and the flavor of the sauteed onions and mushrooms were extremely flavorful as a result. We will make this one again. I had to work on not eating too much of this dish. Thanks for the receipt Kit.

 

[vickyferland63]

This is not a traditional Swedish Meatball recipe, however we liked it okay. I may make it again with some provisions. I would leave out the mushrooms, cayenne pepper, ketchup, and parmesan cheese.

 

[alsgalny]

This was pretty good, although the gravy was a little thick. Next time I'll use less flour. My husband enjoyed it!