Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes

Meatballs and Gravy

Meatballs in brown gravy make the ultimate comfort food, especially when served over creamy mashed potatoes. Juicy, tender meatballs are simmered with onions in a rich, savory gravy that brings everything together beautifully. It’s a hearty meal that feels homemade and satisfying every time.

What makes meatballs in brown gravy so appealing is how easy they are to prepare ahead of time. This recipe is freezer-friendly, making weeknight dinners both convenient and delicious. With its cozy flavors and simple preparation, it’s a dish you’ll come back to again and again.

Meatballs and Gravy

Meatballs and Gravy

Meatballs and Gravy

Meatballs in brown gravy make the ultimate comfort food, especially when served over creamy mashed potatoes. Juicy, tender meatballs are simmered with onions in a rich, savory gravy that brings everything together beautifully. It’s a hearty meal that feels homemade and satisfying every time.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients:

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 ½ lbs. Ground Beef, 85% lean
  • ½ Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, Plain or Italian
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped

Gravy:

  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, sliced into ½ inch strings
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Beef Bouillon Cube, or 1 tsp Better than Bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2-3 drops Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce, optional
  • 1/4 cup cold water + 3 tablespoons Corn Starch

Instructions

Read Directions

Please leave a star rating and comment to let us know how you liked this recipe!

Let us know if you liked this recipe. Try the other recipe categories as well!