Meatballs & Gravy Recipe

Name: Meatballs & Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced (I use a large onion); 1 cup mushroom, sliced (can use more); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced (I use a large onion)
1 cup mushroom, sliced (can use more)
2 tablespoons flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt, to taste

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees; place a rack on a baking sheet and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic salt, 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
3
Form into 40 meatballs, about 1 level tablespoon each.
4
Place on prepared rack over baking sheet.
5
Bake meatballs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add onion and mushrooms and cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally or until lightly browned.
8
Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir and cook 1 minute.
9
Gradually stir in beef broth until flour is completely incorporated into the liquid.
10
Bring to a simmer.
11
Stir in the remaining 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 t pepper and the nutmeg.
12
Add salt to taste.
13
Add meatballs to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low.
14
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15
Serve with buttered egg noodles, if desired.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Meatballs & 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!

Meatballs & Gravy

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