In the realm of culinary art, where flavors dance upon the palate, lies a delectable symphony of textures and tastes known as Creamy Beef Meatballs and Gravy. This dish is a testament to the exquisite blend of savory, rich, and comforting flavors. Each tender meatball, lovingly crafted with ground beef, pantry staples, and a touch of culinary magic, is lovingly enveloped in a velvety embrace of creamy, aromatic gravy. Whether you seek a hearty family meal or an exquisite feast to impress your guests, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the ultimate Creamy Beef Meatballs and Gravy.
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MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them a savory taste that makes them authentically Norwegian."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.
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BEEF MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield About 30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 30). Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
CLASSIC BEEF MEATBALLS
Ricotta cheese helps to make these meatballs moist and delicious in this popular recipe from Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow's "The Meatball Shop Cookbook."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle olive oil into a 9-by 13-inch baking dish; using your hand, evenly coat entire surface. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together beef, ricotta, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, red-pepper flakes, and fennel until fully incorporated. Roll mixture into firmly packed 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Place meatballs in prepared baking dish, taking care to line them up snugly so that they are touching one another in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. Transfer baking dish to oven. Bake until meatballs are firm and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 165 degrees.
- Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Remove meatballs from oven and carefully drain excess grease from pan. Pour heated sauce over meatballs and return to oven; cook for 15 minutes more. Serve.
THE BEST MEATBALLS
I never knew how to make good meatballs until I found this recipe. I normally make mine with just ground beef and they still taste great. I've used the combination of pork, beef and veal and they are equally good. Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference.
Provided by Geanine
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. Slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (I usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). Shape into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs in batches. When the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (If your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY SKILLET MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
Dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Enjoy this Italian-style pasta and meatballs skillet recipe that is made using Sliced Mushrooms.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook linguine to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, combine all remaining ingredients except parsley; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
- Serve meatballs with sauce over linguine. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg, Sugar 12 g
CREAMY MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE
This is an Italian casserole dish that the whole family will enjoy. It has a creamy and cheesy filling that will have the kids, and everyone else, asking for more.
Provided by myfoursonsks
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, green onion, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; form into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a bowl; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine spaghetti sauce, water, and garlic in a bowl; add meatballs. Pour spaghetti sauce mixture over bread. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 922.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY GRAVY
Make and share this Meatballs With Creamy Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jessjav82
Categories Meat
Time 38m
Yield 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup sauce each, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400.
- Line 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans with foil;spray with cooking spray.
- Mix first four ingredients until blended; shape into 32 (1-1/2 inch) balls, using 1/4 cup for each.
- Place 16 meatballs in each prepared pan. Bake 16 to 18 minute or until done (160 degrees F).
- Mix 1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy, 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley in large skillet; cook on medium-low heat 3 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add 16 hot meatballs; stir to evenly coat.
- How to freeze meatballs: Loosely pack cooled meatballs in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Lay bags flat in freezer so meatballs freeze individually. Store up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator several hours or overnight before using as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.6, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 266.4, Sodium 1339.3, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 54.5
CREAMY BEEF MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
Enjoy our Creamy Beef Meatballs and Gravy in under 40 minutes. Sour cream and parsley are the secret to the sauce for Creamy Beef Meatballs and Gravy.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 38m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Cover 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil; spray with cooking spray. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and eggs just until blended; shape into 32 (1-1/2-inch) balls, using 1/4 cup for each.
- Place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 16 to 18 min. or until done (160ºF).
- Cook remaining ingredients in large skillet on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add half the meatballs; stir until evenly coated with sauce. Cool remaining meatballs; freeze until ready to use as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g
MEATBALLS IN BEEF GRAVY
For the best flavor I recommended to brown the meatballs in the skillet, the browned bits in the skillet will add flavor to the gravy, I have listed the yield for 4 please be aware that it is for four smaller size portions if you like lots of gravy then you may want to double the recipe ---prep time does not include preparing the meatballs --- serve with mashed potatoes
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl using clean hands.
- Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (use a skillet with high sides to hold in the gravy and meatballs or use a saucepan) add in the meatballs in two batches and brown until almost cooked through turning frequently for even browning (about 10 minutes) remove to a plate.
- You may drain some fat from the skillet but leave in about 3 tablespoons.
- Add in onion and saute until softened (about 3-4 minutes) scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet while cooking.
- Add in mushrooms cook stirring until softened.
- Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly add in beef broth; bring to a boil stirring/whisking constantly until smooth, bubbly and thickened.
- Add in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and black pepper; bring back to a simmer stirring (if using add in the beef bouillon powder, start with 3 tablespoons ketchup you may add in more if desired).
- Add in cooked meatballs and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Season with salt to taste if desired.
- At the end of cooking stir in 1/4 cup sour cream until combined and heated through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.4, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 154.1, Sodium 495.5, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 31.5
GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted! Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce!
Provided by JACANA
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.
- Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.
- Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.
- Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MEATBALLS & GRAVY
This is such a delicious and comforting meal. It is really very easy and I recommend making the meatballs rather than using frozen ones. I like to serve buttered noodles as a side or over mashed potatoes! Recipe is from Family Circle.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees; place a rack on a baking sheet and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, garlic salt, 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
- Form into 40 meatballs, about 1 level tablespoon each.
- Place on prepared rack over baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and mushrooms and cook 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally or until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in beef broth until flour is completely incorporated into the liquid.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 t Italian seasoning, 1/4 t pepper and the nutmeg.
- Add salt to taste.
- Add meatballs to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with buttered egg noodles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 146.1, Sodium 975, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 35
CREAMY GARLIC MEATBALLS
This hearty main course from our home economists relies on canned soup and frozen meatballs for swift preparation. The tender meatballs and comforting cream sauce are served over mashed potatoes for a savory meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine flour and soups. Stir in the water and seasonings until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Serve over mashed potatoes.
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QUICK N' EASY MEATBALLS N' GRAVY
Make and share this Quick n' Easy Meatballs N' Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TXHomemaker
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Form ground meat into small meatballs and fry in frying pan until all sides are brown.
- Pour off most of fat and add, mushroom soup, water& onion soup mix.
- Simmer until gravy is thickened.
- Serve over rice or cooked noodles.
FAVORITE MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
Make and share this Favorite Meatballs and Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine meats, bread, onion, parsley, egg, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the pinch of nutmeg in medium bowl.
- Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, wetting hands as needed will help.
- Add half of the meatballs to lightly oiled or sprayed large skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned all over, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all meatballs are browned.
- Add beef and chicken broth to skillet and stir to deglaze, getting all the browned bits from the pan bottom. Return meatballs to skillet.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch, stir well to make a slurry.
- Add to meatballs and broth and bring to a gentle boil to thicken.
- Add remaining pepper, grated lemon peel and thyme and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed white rice.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Note: If your family really likes gravy you may want to double the ingredients for gravy only.
GERMAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY
These meatballs are in celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a quick meal. -Marshelle Greenmyer-Bittner, Lisbon, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right beef. Use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin for a tender and flavorful meatball.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Chill the meatballs before cooking. This will help them hold their shape.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the crock pot. This will give them a nice crust and help them stay moist.
- Use a low-sodium beef broth. This will help prevent the gravy from becoming too salty.
- Add vegetables to the crock pot. This will add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
- Let the meatballs cook on low for at least 6 hours. This will give them time to become tender and absorb the flavors of the gravy.
- Serve the meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
These creamy beef meatballs and gravy are a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and creamy. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and you're sure to have a hit on your hands.
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