Description
These Juicy Meatballs in a Luxurious Mushroom Sauce are the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet upgrade. Tender meatballs simmer in a velvety, garlicky mushroom cream sauce perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. It’s a satisfying dish you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Let sit for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
3. Shape mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
4. Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat in oil. Set aside once browned.
5. In the same pan, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté mushrooms until golden.
6. Add garlic and thyme; cook for 1 more minute.
7. Sprinkle flour, stir well, then slowly pour in chicken broth and cream. Simmer until thickened.
8. Return meatballs to sauce and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
Let the meatballs finish cooking in the sauce for best flavor.
Add a splash of dry white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Meatballs, Mushroom Sauce, Comfort Food, Creamy Sauce