Description
A comforting dish featuring tender meatballs in onion gravy served over creamy garlic herb mashed potatoes, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup milk (or preferred milk alternative)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes first so they can simmer while you work on the meatballs. Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, make the meatball mixture. In a bowl combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized oval meatballs or round meatballs if you prefer.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and sear until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer meatballs to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Sauté the sliced onion until soft and golden, 6–8 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer until the gravy thickens.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to cook through and meld flavors.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic, mash with milk, butter, herbs, salt, and pepper until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve meatballs over a bed of garlic herb mashed potatoes and spoon extra onion gravy on top.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat, use a thermometer for doneness, and don’t skip the searing for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American