Description
Deliciously tender meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy Dijon mustard gravy, perfect for a comforting meal. These meatballs are seasoned with garlic and onion, then coated in a velvety sauce enhanced with beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Ideal served over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for hearty European-style comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 500g ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep the meatballs tender and moist.
- Shape the Meatballs: Form the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, to ensure they cook evenly.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. This seals in the juices and creates a delicious crust. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, forming a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Add Liquids and Flavor: Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Stir in Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Allow the gravy to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens nicely.
- Simmer the Meatballs in Gravy: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, spooning the gravy over them. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the meatballs before serving. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete, hearty meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey and use low-fat cream.
- Be careful not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- You can make meatballs ahead and refrigerate or freeze before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
