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Meatballs with Gravy

Meatballs with Gravy
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These juicy meatballs smothered in a rich gravy are a comforting and satisfying meal. Serve over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 500 g lean minced (ground) beef
  • ½ brown onion, grated or finely diced
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Gravy:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ brown onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 2/3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
  2. Cook Meatballs: Heat oil in a pan, cook meatballs until browned.
  3. Make Gravy: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté onion and garlic. Stir in flour, gradually add stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Finish Dish: Add meatballs back to the pan, simmer until cooked through. Sauté garlic, spinach, peas. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice.
  5. Serve: Serve meatballs with gravy over mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, mix flour with butter thoroughly before adding stock.
  • Feel free to add mushrooms or carrots to the gravy for extra flavor and nutrients.

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