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ultimate smothered meatballs recipe

ultimate smothered meatballs recipe that comforts deeply

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking and sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This ultimate smothered meatballs recipe features tender meatballs coated in a rich gravy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. In a skillet, sauté onions until soft.
  6. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until thickened.
  8. Add meatballs to the gravy and simmer for 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
  • You can use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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