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Plate of delicious smothered meatballs topped with savory sauce and herbs

Smothered Meatballs

These warm and tasty smothered meatballs are wrapped in a rich, savory gravy that guarantees comfort in every bite. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef or a mix of beef and pork Use a mix for better flavor.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 small chopped onion Finely chopped for mixing.
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons oil For browning meatballs.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour To make roux.
  • 2 cups beef broth Add slowly while stirring.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or pinch of salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and chopped onion in a bowl until just combined.
  2. Shape into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
Cooking Meatballs
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
Making the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, add butter and flour. Stir to make a roux and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Slowly add beef broth while stirring. Then add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a low simmer.
Combining
  1. Add browned meatballs back into the gravy, cover, and let them simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through and gravy thickens. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve smothered meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix meat to keep meatballs tender. Brown meatballs well for added flavor. Adjust gravy thickness as needed by simmering uncovered or adding broth/milk.