Savory Mushroom and Beef Meatballs with Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2. Form the Meatballs:
- Shape the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, approximately 16 pieces, and set aside.

3. Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the finely chopped onions and mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are browned, about 7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and place them aside.

4. Brown the Meatballs:
- Using the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook until they're browned on all sides, about 8 minutes, turning regularly. Remove the meatballs and set them aside with the mushroom-onion mixture.

5. Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Combine the flour, beef broth, and water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add the ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce, then whisk until the sauce thickens, approximately 5 minutes.

6. Simmer the Dish:
- Return the meatballs, mushrooms, and onions to the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything with the sauce. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, ensuring the meatballs are cooked through.

7. Serve:
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired and serve hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes or rice.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Savory meatballs
- Beef dinner
- Mushroom sauce
- Comfort food
- Ground beef recipes
- Family dinner
- Meatball recipe
- Mushroom dish
- Creamy sauce
- Stove-cooked meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1600 Calories

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