INGREDIENTS:
Easy Meatballs in a Rich Mushroom Sauce
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 egg
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 2 tablespoons flour
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well blended.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs evenly on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add sliced mushrooms and diced onion, cooking until soft.
5. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom and onion mixture, stirring to incorporate. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Gradually pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
7. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, or until fully cooked.
8. Adjust the seasoning of the gravy with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
