Meatballs And Gravy

Comforting weeknight dinners don’t get better than homemade meatballs and gravy! Juicy ground beef meatballs are pan-fried and then simmered in an easy beef gravy. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 338kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 tablespoons butter divided
2 small onions sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix everything with your hands until combined. Roll out 15 meatballs, around 2 ounces each.
Add 3 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, brown the meatballs on all sides. Once browned, remove from the skillet.
Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the remaining butter, then the flour. Saute until the flour heats through, then add in the beef broth, heavy cream, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Mix everything together and cook until the mixture starts boiling. Reduce the heat, return the meatballs to the pan, and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Video

Notes

Oven method: After rolling, place the meatballs in a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in a 400ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Finish them under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until they’re browned and crisp.

Air fryer method: Follow the exact process of my air fryer meatballs or air fryer turkey meatballs, then toss them through the gravy.

TO STORE. Once cool, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

TO FREEZE. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

TO REHEAT. You can reheat the meatballs and gravy in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. To help loosen the gravy, add a splash of beef broth or water to the skillet.

Variations

Use other ground meat (or pre-made meatballs!). Ground pork and ground turkey are both fantastic options. Pre-made meatballs work, too, so try this recipe with my ground chicken meatballs, pork meatballs, or vegetarian-friendly eggplant meatballs!

Make them cheesy. When I want to jazz up homemade meatballs, I’ll stir shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese into the mix.

Make this vegan-friendly. This recipe would be just as tasty without the meat! Try it with my vegan meatballs and a vegan-friendly gravy instead.

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