Potluck Meatballs Recipe

Name: Potluck Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 eggs; Red pepper flakes, as needed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can beef consomme; 1 can beef broth; 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 eggs
Red pepper flakes, as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 can beef consomme
1 can beef broth
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
For the meatballs: Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.
2
Form the mixture into uniform-size balls.
3
Heat the oil and butter in a large pan.
4
When hot, begin frying the meatballs in batches, setting them aside on a plate or baking sheet when brown.
5
You may need to drain any excess fat from the pan during the frying process.
6
Continue frying until all the meatballs are browned.
7
Set aside.
8
For the sauce: Add the beef consomme and three-quarters of the can of beef broth to the meatball pan, reserving the remaining broth in a small bowl.
9
Add the mustard and tomato paste to the pan, then stir and bring to the boil.
10
Add the cornstarch to the reserved beef broth and whisk so there are no lumps.
11
As the sauce starts to boil, add the cornstarch mixture.
12
When the sauce has thickened after a few minutes, return the meatballs to the pot and stir to make sure they are all coated in sauce.
13
Continue to simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 45 minutes.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated onion, 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Potluck Meatballs 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.

Potluck Meatballs

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions