Description
These Savory Beef Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce are a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a hearty dinner, this recipe combines well-seasoned meatballs with sautéed mushrooms and onions in a luscious sauce made with beef broth and heavy cream. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined, then form the mixture into 1-inch sized meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they are nicely browned. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
- Sauté vegetables for the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and browned to bring out their flavor.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in the beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer to combine the flavors.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs hot with the mushroom sauce spooned generously over them. Pair with your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best results, do not overcrowd the skillet when browning meatballs to ensure they brown evenly.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, though the cooking time may vary slightly.
- Use fresh mushrooms for the richest flavor, but canned mushrooms can be used in a pinch.
- Leftover meatballs and sauce can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
