homemade meatballs and gravy
Great served with mashed potatoes and veggies. Or make a double batch and they are a great appetizer.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MEATBALLS
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 - loaf of french bread crust trimmed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 medium onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- GRAVY
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 8 ounces beef broth
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon kitchen bouquet browning sauce
How To Make homemade meatballs and gravy
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Step 1Soak the bread in the milk and then squeeze out the milk discarding it.
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Step 2Add all ingredients for meatballs except oil and butter in mixing bowl. Mix well with your hands incorporating all the ingredients well. Roll into desired shaped balls.
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Step 3Place oil and butter in large saute pan. When hot add the meatballs and brown on all sides. Do this in batches to not overcrowd the pan. Remove the meatballs to a dish and continue until all meatballs are browned.
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Step 4Set all meatballs aside and start on gravy. Deglaze the pan with wine scrapping up the bits on bottom. Let most evaporate. Add the flour to the dripping and create a roux.
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Step 5Stir in the beef broth, cream, horseradish, and browning sauce. Add the meatballs back in the pan with the gravy.
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Step 6Cook until meatballs are done and gravy is thickened.
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