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Homemade Meatballs and Gravy
by
Pallet and Pantry
(IC: blogger)
20-22 meatballs
1 hr
Over the years, I’ve eaten my share of meatballs. Growing up, my dad’s family was Norwegian. So many a Sunday lunch at one of his aunt’s homes consisted of meatballs filled with spices like nutmeg, ginger, and allspice, and covered with a rich cream-based gravy.
Later, as an adult, I worked for an AMAZING cook, who taught me how to make the best Italian meatballs EVER!
I’ve also had turkey and chicken meatballs, sweet and sour meatballs, and even Cranberry-Sauerkraut meatballs!
But I have to say, the meatballs and gravy recipe I’m sharing today is hands down my absolute favorite!
These yummy meatballs in rich beef gravy are definitely one of my go-to comfort foods, so I totally understood mom craving them.
Homemade Meatballs and Gravy
Recipe details
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
For the Gravy
- 1 Tablespoon meat drippings **Reserve after baking the meatballs
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2-2 cups beef stock or broth ***2 cups will make the gravy thinner
- 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Grease 2 baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Form the meatball mixture into 1 1/2" balls.
- Place the meatballs onto the greased baking sheets
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the baking sheet. Set aside. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of drippings from the baking sheet. **I like to scrape any dark bits from the pan as well.
To make the Gravy
- Add the meat drippings and dark bits into a large skillet.
- Add in the butter.
- When the butter and drippings are heated add in the flour.
- Cook the flour for 30 seconds. Scraping the pan constantly.
- Add in the beef stock and whisk until combined.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce and all the seasonings except the fresh parsley.
- Allow the gravy to simmer until thickened. (About 5 minutes).
- Add in the meatballs and allow to simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with the fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
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Published January 27th, 2022 9:46 AM
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We loved these. I enjoy trying new dishes and this is a keeper. I did have left over pot roast gravy that I added to the gravy mix that added a rich flavor. I used noodles and a tad of sour cream. This is a keeper! Thank you for sharing.