Ultimate Homemade Meatballs and Gravy Recipe for Comfort Food

Tender, juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a rich, savory gravy. A classic comfort food dish that's perfect for family dinners and meal prep.

Ingredients

Servings:

6

Meatballs

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20) 0.5 cup breadcrumbs 0.25 cup milk 0.25 cup grated onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large egg 1 tsp salt 0.5 tsp black pepper 0.5 tsp paprika 0.5 tsp dried parsley

Gravy

2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2.5 cups beef broth 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 0.5 tsp onion powder 0.5 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste

Essential Tools

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Large mixing bowl, skillet, whisk, measuring cups and spoons

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Preparation

Meatball Preparation

1

Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.

2

Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs.

Gravy Preparation

3

Melt butter in skillet, whisk in flour, cook for 2 minutes.

4

Slowly add beef broth while whisking.

5

Add Worcestershire sauce and seasonings, simmer until thickened.

Cooking

6

Brown meatballs in skillet.

7

Add meatballs to gravy, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.

Recipe Variations

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Italian Meatballs

Use Italian seasoning and marinara sauce.

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Swedish Meatballs

Add nutmeg and allspice, use beef and pork.

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Spicy Meatballs

Add red pepper flakes.

Chef's Tips

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Don’t overmix the meatball mixture.

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Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.

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Adjust gravy consistency with broth.

Storage & Conservation

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Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently.

Common Mistakes

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Overmixing meatballs leads to toughness.

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Using too lean ground beef results in dryness.

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Burning the roux makes gravy bitter.

Recipe Keywords

#comfort food #family dinner #meal prep #ground beef recipes #gravy recipes

Conclusion

Enjoy this classic comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich flavors and tender textures, it’s sure to be a family favorite.