Description
These *Meatballs with Gravy* are the ultimate comfort food—juicy, golden-browned meatballs simmered in a rich, savory brown gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners, family meals, or easy meal prep, this dish is simple, satisfying, and full of flavor. It’s a great fit for anyone looking for **easy dinner ideas**, **quick comfort food**, or **hearty, home-cooked meals**. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a complete and crave-worthy dinner. Ideal for meal prep, freezer meals, and weeknight cooking!
Ingredients
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork (or use 1 pound beef total)
½ cup breadcrumbs
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
½ small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil or butter (for frying)
1 medium onion, sliced (for gravy)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper until just combined.
2. Form into 1½-inch meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until golden on all sides. Set aside.
4. In the same pan, add more butter if needed and sauté sliced onions until softened and golden.
5. Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat the onions, and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
6. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring. Bring to a simmer and let the gravy thicken for 4–5 minutes.
7. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
8. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fully cooked through.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of broth after browning the meatballs.
Let the gravy simmer gently—avoid boiling or it can break.
These meatballs are freezer-friendly. Freeze cooked meatballs and gravy in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: meatballs, gravy, comfort food, dinner ideas, homemade meatballs, easy recipe