Description
Warm, rich, and undeniably satisfying, these Meatballs in Savory Onion Gravy are the perfect comfort food dinner. Juicy meatballs simmer gently in a golden onion-packed gravy that coats every bite with soul-warming flavor. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, an easy recipe for guests, or hearty food ideas for chilly nights, this dish delivers. Great with mashed potatoes, noodles, or even a thick slice of bread, it’s one of those easy dinner recipes that becomes a regular on your menu.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large yellow onions, sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, grated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Form the mixture into meatballs, roughly 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-low heat until caramelized and golden, about 15–20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer in the gravy for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked and infused with flavor.
7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
Don’t overwork the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender and juicy.
You can make the meatballs in advance and freeze them for quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: comfort food, dinner ideas, easy recipe, ground beef, meatballs, onion gravy