Meatballs and Gravy
Meatballs and gravy can be the perfect meal on a cold winter evening. And as far as comfort food goes, meatballs and gravy may be one of the best options out there. The dish is simple to make, with only five ingredients including ground beef, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and evaporated milk or cream of mushroom soup. For more flavor you can also add a little fresh thyme or bay leaf to the mix!
Why is it the perfect meal on a cold winter evening
Meatballs and gravy is a perfect meal on a cold winter evening because it’s simple to make, hearty, and comforting. The dish only requires five ingredients including ground beef, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and evaporated milk or cream of mushroom soup. Plus, you can add your own flair to the recipe with fresh thyme or bay leaf.
So if you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to warm up on a cold night, give meatballs and gravy a try!
How to make this dish (five ingredients, how much time, etc.)
To make this dish, start by mixing together ground beef, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and evaporated milk or cream of mushroom soup. Then shape into small balls and cook in a frying pan over medium heat until browned all over. Once they are cooked through, remove from the heat and serve with gravy poured on top. This dish can be ready in just 30 minutes!
Variations to add more flavor (fresh thyme or bay leaf)
As mentioned earlier, you can also add a little fresh thyme or bay leaf to the mix for more flavor. You can also try experimenting with different types of meatballs, such as pork or lamb. And don’t forget the gravy! There are lots of variations you can try there, such as beef broth, chicken broth, or even mushroom gravy.
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Meatballs and Gravy
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 4
Description
Meatballs and gravy can be the perfect meal on a cold winter evening. And as far as comfort food goes, meatballs and gravy may be one of the best options out there. The dish is simple to make, with only five ingredients including ground beef, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and evaporated milk or cream of mushroom soup. For more flavor you can also add a little fresh thyme or bay leaf to the mix!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
Canola Oil for frying – enough to cover the bottom of a large, deep skillet with ¼ – ½ inch of oil (about 1½ c)
½ tsp Garlic Powder
1 egg slightly beaten
1 lb. Ground Beef (we used ground round don’t use anything too lean; we want some fat for flavor)
¼ c Bread Crumbs plain
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Onion Powder
For the Gravy:
2 c Beef Broth
3 tbsp Flour
3 tbsp Butter
½ c Half & Half
Instructions
For the Meatballs:
In a large mixing bowl, add garlic powder, egg, ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Use your clean hands to mix everything until well blended.
Shape 20 small meatballs out of the meat mixture.
Put a large deep skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Add about 1 1/2 cups of oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the meatballs into the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes or until all sides turn brown.
Remove from the heat. Transfer the meatballs onto a clean plate and cover them with foil to keep them warm.
For the Gravy:
Remove the oil from the skillet, then put it back onto the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add butter and allow it to melt.
Add the flour, then stir and cook for about a minute to remove the raw taste.
Gradually pour in the broth, then stir until well blended. Simmer for a few minutes.
Put the meatballs back to the skillet and toss until well coated by the delicious sauce. Turn the heat down to medium-low.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the meatballs for about 15 minutes or until done. Make sure to stir from time to time.
Add the half & half, then stir until well blended.
Turn the heat down to low, then cook the meatballs for 3 more minutes. Add more seasonings if necessary.
Serve immediately over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
