Description
This meatballs in a rich mushroom sauce recipe features tender beef meatballs simmered in a creamy, savory mushroom gravy. It’s the perfect comfort food for dinner, ideal for pairing with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. This hearty homemade dish is packed with flavor and is easy to prepare in one skillet.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then form into evenly sized balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté the mushrooms and onion until tender and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
4. Pour in the beef broth and bring it to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
6. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice with plenty of sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the meatball mixture or they may become dense.
Slice mushrooms thick enough so they don’t shrink too much during cooking.
If your sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of beef broth before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg