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Meatballs and Gravy with Onions

This One-Pan Meatballs and Gravy with Onions is a simple yet satisfying weeknight dinner recipe for the whole family. Easy Swedish-style meatballs smothered with a Sweet Vidalia Onion Gravy served over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
4.55 from 166 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dinner recipe, meatballs and gravy, one pan meal, Swedish meatballs
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 551kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • ¼ Cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 Tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 Vidalia Onions – peeled sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 Cup Beef Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Cup+ Water
  • Salt/Pepper

Instructions

  • Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, worcestershire sauce, seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, do not over-mix. Roll into 15 meatballs.

  • Drizzle oil into a large pan (preferably a pan with high sides) over medium/high heat. Place meatballs into pan ensuring not to overcrowd. Brown all sides and transfer to a plate, set aside.

  • Add sliced Vidalia Onions to the pan with remaining meatball grease. Saute 5-10 minutes or until onions are tender.

  • Add butter to pan then begin sprinkling flour one tablespoon at a time, stirring between each addition.

  • Slowly pour in broth, worcestershire sauce and water while stirring. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium/low.
    Return meatballs to pan and cook until gravy is thick and meatballs are cooked through (10-15 minutes) Add more water if needed during this time.

  • Salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with fresh parsley over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g
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