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Meatballs and Gravy

This simple meatballs and gravy recipe is the definition of comfort food! There's nothing quite like homemade meatballs with a flavorful, cozy, and easy gravy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 608 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. Add all the meatball ingredients (except for the olive oil) to a fairly large prep bowl. Using your hands, mix it together and then form 1 ¼ - 1 ½-inch meatballs (use about 2 ½ tbsp meat/meatball and it'll make approx. 25-30 meatballs). Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up (or use a couple of plates).
  2. Add the olive oil to a large and deep skillet or a Dutch oven/pot and let it heat up for a few minutes over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs in two batches until all sides are browned (about 5-7 minutes/batch). It's easiest to turn the meatballs with tongs. You may need to add a splash more oil for the second batch. Transfer meatballs to a plate.
  3. Pour out most of the fat from the skillet, but keep the browned bits in for extra flavor (don't wipe it out).
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once it’s melted, stir in the flour and cook, stirring often, for a few minutes until the roux starts to turn golden.
  5. Slowly whisk the beef broth in, and ensure the flour has dissolved into the sauce.
  6. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and ground sage.
  7. Add the meatballs back to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy thickens to your liking.
  8. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 608kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 1171mg (49%) Potassium 561mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 608

% Daily Value*

Calories 608kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 1171mg 49%
Potassium 561mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.