Meatballs with Brown/Mushroom Gravy
INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS
• 1lb ground beef, I use ground sirloin
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• INGREDIENTS FOR MUSHROOM GRAVY
• 2 cups mushroom slices
• 2tbs olive oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1tbs soy sauce
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
• salt & pepper to taste
( I cheated and bought mushroom gravy from the store)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEATBALLS
• Preheat Your Oven to 400°F
•Combine these ingredients In a large mixing bowl: ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper and a dash of Slap Ya Mama for a little kick! Mix with your hands or a fork until combined. Avoid over-mixing, this can result in dense meatballs
• Form the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
•Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Ensure there's space between each meatball to allow for proper cooking.
•Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are nicely browned
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAVY
• While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the mushroom slices.
Sauté the mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes, add in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes. This will help the flavors meld and the gravy thicken slightly.
Incorporate Heavy Cream (Optional): If you want a creamier gravy, stir in the heavy cream at this stage. Allow the gravy to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once the meatballs are done baking, carefully add them to the skillet with the mushroom gravy. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the gravy, allowing them to simmer together for another 5 minutes. This enhances the flavor of the meatballs, making them even more delicious. Serve over mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans and sister shubert rolls 😋
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