Classic Meatballs with Rich Onion Gravy
Juicy beef meatballs are combined with a rich,savory onion gravy in this delicious and comforting dish, perfect for familydinners or cozy evenings at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef 85% lean
- ½ yellow onion finely diced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced into ½ inch strings
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cube of beef bouillon or 1 teaspoon of Better than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- A couple of drops of Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce optional
- ¼ cup cold water + 3 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
For the Meatballs:
Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely diced yellow onion, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until just combined.
Form the meatballs: Shape the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch balls. You should get about 18-20 meatballs.
Cook the meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each side for 6-7 minutes or until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
For the Gravy:
Cook the onions: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they soften and start to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the broth: Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, and add the beef bouillon cube. Stir until the bouillon dissolves.
Season the gravy: Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and Kitchen Bouquet (if using) to enhance the color and flavor.
Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup cold water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the gravy, letting it simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Combine: Add the cooked meatballs back into the skillet with the gravy, gently coating the meatballs in the sauce.
Keyword Meatballs and gravy