Description
These Meatballs in Dijon Gravy are a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Tender meatballs are cooked in a rich and creamy Dijon mustard gravy, making it a delicious main course that pairs well with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and brown in a skillet.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in beef broth and Dijon mustard. Simmer, then add cream and return meatballs to the pan.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- For a tangier flavor, increase the Dijon to 2 tablespoons.
- You can also use ground turkey or pork as a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
