Description
Tender meatballs enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, served over fluffy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter (for meatballs)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For mashed potatoes: 2 lbs potatoes, butter, milk, salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork with breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until fully combined, then form small meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 6-8 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter, sprinkle flour, and whisk continuously for about 1 minute.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: Slowly whisk in beef broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce.
- Add the Meatballs Back: Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, seasoning as needed.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter, milk, and salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate mashed potatoes topped with creamy meatballs and sauce.
Notes
This dish is perfect for chilly nights and can be a crowd-pleaser at gatherings. Consider serving with steamed vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
