Description
A cozy, hearty dinner idea that brings comfort to the table in every bite—Meatballs in Savory Onion Gravy is a quick dinner recipe packed with rich flavor, juicy meatballs, and velvety onion gravy. Whether you’re looking for easy food ideas, a satisfying dinner recipe, or a family-friendly meal, this dish delivers every time. Perfect for chilly nights or when you need a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 large onion, thinly sliced (for gravy)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Shape mixture into uniform meatballs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add the sliced onion. Cook on medium-low until caramelized and golden brown.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until onions are coated. Slowly whisk in beef broth while scraping the pan. Add thyme and simmer until thickened.
5. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through and infused with the onion gravy.
Notes
For extra juicy meatballs, don’t overmix the meat mixture.
If your gravy thickens too much during reheating, add a splash of broth to loosen it.
Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for an easy gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 3–4 meatballs with gravy)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Meatballs in onion gravy, easy dinner, cozy meal, comfort food