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Beef Meatballs with Onion Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

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Beef Meatballs with Onion Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes is a hearty comfort-food classic featuring tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil (for browning)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for gravy)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter (for potatoes)
  • 1/2–3/4 cup milk or cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 1½-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until soft and golden, about 8–10 minutes.
  4. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture evaporates.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook 1–2 minutes.
  7. Gradually whisk in beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  8. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until cooked through and gravy thickens.
  9. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
  10. Drain and mash potatoes with butter, milk or cream, and salt until smooth.
  11. Serve meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Cremini mushrooms add deeper flavor, but any mushrooms work.
  • Add a splash of cream to the gravy for extra richness.
  • Use cornstarch instead of flour for a gluten-free gravy.

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