Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of tender meatballs smothered in a rich, creamy Dijon gravy. This European-inspired dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Shape into 16–18 small meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs in batches for about 5–6 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add beef broth. Stir in Dijon mustard and cream, simmer until thickened.
- Simmer in gravy: Return meatballs to the skillet, simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Add a splash of white wine to the gravy for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
