Meatballs And Gravy Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Swedish
Meatballs And Gravy Recipe
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These are the best ever Homemade Meatballs and Gravy - they're like the IKEA-style meatballs and gravy but made with ground beef and turkey. The gravy is so delicious you'll want to drizzle it over everything!
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Ingredients
For the meatballs
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground turkey
- 2 lices white bread crust removed
- 1 medium onion finely minced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 c breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the gravy
- 2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 2 c beef broth
- ½ c half and half replace with ¼ c milk + ¼ c cream
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
To make meatballs
- Place bread in a medium bowl and pour 1 cup of water. Allow bread to soak for 10 minutes. (Soaked bread will help to bind the meat together)
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet and over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl add ground beef and turkey, sautéed onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mash the soaked bread with your fingers and add in to a bowl as well. Gently mix all the ingredients with your hands or with a spoon until combined.
- Using a teaspoon to pinch off the meat, roll it into 1-inch meatballs. Wet your hands from time to time to make smoother meatballs.
- Dredge meatballs in breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a paper towel lined plate.
To make gravy
- Wipe off the pan and on a medium heat melt butter. Add 2 teaspoon of flour and stir until light beige, about 2 minutes.
- Whisking continuously, start adding slightly warmed broth, 1 ladle at a time. Make sure there are no lumps of flour remaining in the broth.
- Whisk in half and half, salt, pepper, paprika and simmer on a medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the pan and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with a side of Lingonberry jam for an ultimate Ikea experience:)
Notes
- Meat: While we use a combination of ground beef and ground turkey for the meatballs, feel free to use all beef or all turkey, depending on your preference.
- Baking meatballs: You can also bake meatballs instead of frying. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place shaped and dredged meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until instant meat thermometer reaches 160 F and the meatballs are nice and brown.
- Storage: The meatballs and gravy can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
988mg
(41%)
Potassium
421mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
686IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 686IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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