Description
These juicy meatballs are smothered in a flavorful gravy, perfect for a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- – 500 g lean minced (ground) beef
- – 1/2 brown onion, grated or finely diced
- – 45 g panko breadcrumbs
- – 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- – 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- – 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- – 1 tsp dijon mustard
- – 1 egg
- – 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- – 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- – 2 tbsp olive oil
- – 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- – 1/2 brown onion, finely diced
- – 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- – 3 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- – 500 ml beef stock
- – 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- – 1 tsp dried thyme
- – Sea salt flakes, to taste
- – 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- – 1 tbsp olive oil
- – 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- – 120 g baby spinach
- – 155 g frozen peas
- – 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
- – Cracked black pepper, to taste
- – Juice of 1/2 lemon
- – Freezer-Friendly Mashed Potatoes
- – Thyme leaves (optional)
- – Cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix beef, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
2. Heat oil in a pan, cook meatballs until browned. Remove from pan.
3. In the same pan, melt butter, sauté onion and garlic. Add flour, cook until golden.
4. Gradually add stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
5. Return meatballs to the pan, simmer until cooked through.
6. In another pan, heat oil, cook garlic, add spinach, peas, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
7. Serve meatballs with gravy, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
– For a twist, try using ground turkey or chicken for the meatballs.
– Add a splash of cream to the gravy for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg