Beef Meatballs
Servings: 20 One meatball and 1/20th of gravy per serving
Calories: 173kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 large onion minced
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup fresh herbs a combnation of some of the following: basil, sage, parsley, cilantro, oregano, scallions, etc.
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs seasoned
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For cooking the meatballs
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Gravy ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Preparing the meatballs
- Add a tablespoon of butter and drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Saute for 5-6 minutes, until tender and lightly brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with the rest of the meatball ingredients, including the sauteed onions and garlic. Do not overmix. Shape into 20 balls of equal size, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Preparing the gravy
- To make the gravy, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cornstarch dissolved in cold water, followed by the Worcestershire sauce. Cook for a minute or so, until thickened. Set aside.
Cooking the meatballs
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes or until browned. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the gravy over the browned meatballs, lower the heat to low, cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs reach 165F internal temperature.
Serving
- Serve hot, over your favorite carbohydrate, drizzled with the gravy from the pan, and garnished with grated parmesan cheese and minced herbs (parsley, basil, oregano, scallions, cilantro, etc).
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg