Hungarian Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Name: Hungarian Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dill; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; salt; white pepper; olive oil; butter; Gravy; 8 ounces mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dill; white pepper; salt; olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
salt
white pepper
olive oil
butter
Gravy
8 ounces mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dill
white pepper
salt
olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
1 cup sour cream

1
Combine all ingredients for meatballs in a bowl except for butter and olive oil. Form into one inch balls.
2
Heat pan on medium with olive oil and butter. (A few drizzles of oil, a few pats of butter.) Brown meatballs on all sides and reserve.
3
In a deep sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium high. Add mushrooms and spices for gravy. Saute until browned. Add butter and flour. Cook for one minute. Slowly add beef broth and stir until smooth and thickened. If you are worried about lumps you can reserve some of the broth and make a slurry with that and the flour.
4
When gravy is thickened add the finished meatballs to reheat. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you like.
5
These go great with wide egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb ground beef, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/2 shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungarian Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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