Description
Sink your fork into these Meatballs in a Rich Mushroom Sauce, where juicy, seared beef meatballs meet a velvety, mushroom-loaded gravy that’s bursting with savory flavor. This easy dinner recipe is the kind of food that makes weeknights feel special without demanding too much time. Perfect for comfort food lovers, meal prep enthusiasts, or anyone searching for new dinner ideas, easy recipes, or cozy food ideas. Serve it with mashed potatoes, noodles, or even rice, and you’ve got yourself a delicious and satisfying plate.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
0.25 cup breadcrumbs
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
0.5 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons heavy cream or sour cream (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
2. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions and mushrooms, sauté until golden (6–8 minutes).
5. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
6. Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes.
7. Slowly add beef broth while stirring. Mix in Worcestershire and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
8. Return meatballs to the pan and simmer 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
9. Stir in heavy cream or sour cream (if using), season to taste.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest texture and most flavor-packed meatballs.
Don’t skip browning the meatballs—it gives the gravy depth and complexity.
Add a splash of cream or sour cream at the end for a silkier, richer gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: meatballs, mushroom sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, beef recipes