Description
Love comfort food that doesn’t take all day to make? These Juicy Meatballs in a Luxurious Mushroom Sauce are the perfect answer. Perfectly seared meatballs simmered in a rich, garlicky mushroom gravy—this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, cozy date nights, or meal prep. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort meals, or food ideas for the whole family, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a heartwarming plate that feels like a hug. If you’re browsing healthy-ish comfort food or new dinner ideas, this one’s going straight into your favorites.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or meat of choice)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce just until combined.
2. Roll the mixture into 12–15 evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté the sliced mushrooms until browned and tender.
5. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
6. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until fully cooked.
8. Stir in heavy cream at the end if using, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
Don’t skip browning the meatballs—it builds the flavor base for the whole sauce.
You can make the meatballs ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and cornstarch instead of flour for the gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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