Description
Enjoy a comforting meal of homemade meatballs in rich gravy, paired with creamy mashed potatoes. This classic dish is perfect for family gatherings and is sure to satisfy your cravings for hearty, delicious flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Mix until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, yielding around 20-24 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Check for doneness by cutting one in half.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually add to the simmering gravy, stirring constantly. Simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the baked meatballs to the skillet with the gravy and let them simmer together for a few minutes.
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add cubed potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
- Serve the meatballs and gravy over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the herbs and spices in the meatball mixture to suit your taste.
- For a creamier gravy, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes