The Best Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy Recipe
The meatball recipe I used here is my go to recipe; pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, a chopped onion, a bit of buttermilk, a bit of hot sauce to kick it up a notch, and my favorite herb for meatballs. The one, the only – dill. It’s all swimming in my favorite creamy dreamy mushroom gravy that will have you licking the plate clean. This dish is just a big bowl of comfort, believe me on that one. You can have some fun depending on how you’d like to serve these meaty little morsels. I like to spoon them over top a big mountain of fluffy carbs, whatever those happen to be on a given day. The gravy is quite simple too. You’ll need some mushrooms, I used cremini mushrooms here but white mushrooms are good also. It’s really just a mushroom gravy, if you want to get technical, but it really works great with meatballs.
Meatballs
Meat – We’re using ground pork today for juicy meatballs with lots of depth of flavor. Breadcrumbs – I used panko but you can substitute it for any breadcrumbs you have on hand. Egg – The binder in our meatballs. If you’re egg free you can use 1/4 cup of ricotta per egg. Buttermilk – This will add tang and a bit of chemical tenderizer to our meatballs. Seasoning – Salt and pepper. Aromatics – Fresh dill and onion. If dried is all you have on hand keep in mind that 1 teaspoon dried equals 1 tablespoon fresh. Oil – A nice neutral tasting oil to fry up our little meatballs in.
Gravy
Mushrooms – I used some nice sliced up cremini mushrooms. Broth – Low sodium chicken broth if you please, it’ll control the salt content of our dish. Butter – Unsalted, it’ll help us keep our sodium content manageable. Flour – All purpose. This ingredient is important for ensuring our gravy thickens. Wine – I recommend a nice flavorful but dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc. Cream – Heavy cream for a rich and creamy, dreamy gravy. Seasoning – Salt and pepper to taste.
Make The Meatballs
Start by combining all the meatball ingredients, excluding the vegetable oil, in a large bowl and mix well using your hands or a spatula. Shape into 1 inch balls. You should get around 40 meatballs, but it all depends on how big you make them.
Prep For Cooking
Before cooking the meatballs, you’ll need to line a baking sheet with paper towels. Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet, about 3 to 4 tablespoons and heat it over medium high heat.
Cook The Meatballs
Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook. They probably won’t all fit in the skillet so you’ll need to do this in a couple bathes. Cook the meatballs on all sides adding more oil if needed in between batches. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on the prepared baking sheet, to soak up the oil. Alternately, you could air fry the meatballs in an air fryer, at 380°F for about 15 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Sauté The Mushrooms
Make The Gravy
Finish The Dish
What Does Adding Milk To Meatballs Do?
When you add milk to meatballs, in this case, buttermilk, it adds moisture and keeps them from drying out. It also helps the egg to better bind the ground meat and breadcrumbs together.
What Other Types of Meat Can I Use?
I love using pork in my meatballs because they always turn out so juicy from the higher fat content. You can use any type of ground meat that you like! Keep in mind that meat with a lower fat content like turkey, chicken, or lean ground beef will yield dryer meatballs. You can mix a lean type of meat with something fattier like lamb, regular ground beef, or pork.
Can I Make Gluten Free Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy?
Yes! For the meatballs, just use gluten-free breadcrumbs or quick oats in place of the regular breadcrumbs. You may need to adjust the amount of egg, but it will work. Then use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour to make the gravy.
Other Cooking Methods
Oven
I fried my meatballs but if you want to go the healthier route with this recipe, you could bake them. I bake meatballs all the time and they turn out great. To bake meatballs, coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, or use a baking rack. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Pressure Cooker
How To Serve
You want something nice and starchy to soak up all that delicious, bowl licking gravy. Here’s some recommendations!
White rice Any kind of pasta you’d like Creamy Polenta Crusty bread Mashed Potatoes
Storing Leftovers
This meatball with mushroom gravy recipe will last 3 – 4 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. To freeze just place the cooked meatballs on a baking sheet and freeze separately to begin with. Transfer them to a freezer bag or otherwise airtight container and place back in the cold and they’ll keep for up to 3 months.
Other Delicious Meatballs To Try
Chimichurri Meatballs Sweet and Spicy Korean Meatballs Dutch Meatballs Stout Meatballs with BBQ Sauce Indonesian Meatballs Porcupine Meatballs Meatball Parmesan Swedish Meatballs
