Description
Meatballs in Dijon Gravy is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a creamy, tangy Dijon mustard sauce. Perfect over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, this flavorful meal is ideal for cozy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley until just combined.
- Form and Brown Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
- Cook the Onion and Make Roux: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Liquids and Flavorings: Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Then add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and let the gravy simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Simmer Meatballs in Gravy: Return the meatballs to the skillet with the gravy and simmer gently for 10–12 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter, leaner version of the meatballs.
- Add a splash of white wine to the gravy for extra depth of flavor.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for freshness and color.
