HOMEMADE MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Here’s a hearty and comforting Homemade Meatballs with Gravy recipe 🍴🥩 — tender meatballs simmered in rich, savory brown gravy:

🥘 Homemade Meatballs & Gravy

Ingredients (4–6 servings)

For the meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (or mix beef & pork for richer flavor)

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1 egg

• 1/2 small onion, finely grated or minced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh, chopped)

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)

For the gravy:

• 4 tbsp butter

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 cups beef broth

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make meatball mixture: In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 2–3 minutes. Stir in egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add ground beef and mix until just combined (don’t overmix).

2. Shape & cook: Form into 1-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). Remove and set aside.

3. Make gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Slowly whisk in beef broth. Add Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.

4. Simmer together: Add meatballs back to skillet. Cover and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and gravy is rich.

5. Serve: Delicious over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

✨ Tips & Variations:

• Add a splash of cream to the gravy for extra richness.

• Swap beef broth with mushroom broth for a deep earthy flavor.

• Use turkey or chicken for lighter meatballs.

Would you like me to also give you a Swedish-style version (with creamy gravy and warm spices)?