Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in rich brown gravy — perfect served over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Here’s a cozy, hearty recipe 👇
🍽️ Meatballs with Gravy
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the meatballs:
-
1 lb ground beef (or half beef + half pork for extra flavor)
-
½ cup breadcrumbs
-
¼ cup milk
-
1 egg
-
½ small onion, finely chopped
-
2 garlic cloves, minced
-
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
-
½ tsp salt
-
¼ tsp black pepper
-
½ tsp dried parsley or thyme (optional)
For the gravy:
-
3 tbsp butter
-
3 tbsp flour
-
2 cups beef broth
-
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
-
Salt & pepper, to taste
-
Optional: ¼ cup heavy cream for a creamy gravy
Instructions
-
Make the meatballs:
-
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let sit 2 minutes.
-
Add ground meat, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and parsley.
-
Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix or they’ll be tough).
-
Roll into 1½-inch balls.
-
-
Cook the meatballs:
-
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add a drizzle of oil.
-
Brown meatballs on all sides (about 5–7 minutes total).
-
Remove and set aside — they don’t need to be fully cooked yet.
-
-
Make the gravy:
-
In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
-
Cook for 1–2 minutes until golden.
-
Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
-
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
-
-
Simmer together:
-
Return meatballs to the pan.
-
Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and gravy thickens.
-
Stir in cream if you want a richer sauce.
-
-
Serve:
-
Spoon over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice.
-
Garnish with chopped parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
-
💡 Tips & Variations
-
Swedish-style: Add a dash of nutmeg and allspice to the meat mixture and use cream in the gravy.
-
Mushroom gravy: Add sautéed mushrooms before adding the broth.
-
Meal prep: Meatballs and gravy reheat beautifully — store up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for later.
Would you like me to give you a Swedish-style creamy version next (like IKEA-style meatballs in cream gravy)?
