Meatballs and Gravy

Some foods just don’t picture well and these meatballs are one of those foods! The good news is these meatballs have great flavor. You can make larger meatballs for a main course or small to have as an appetizer, these can also be served over buttered noodles or over mashed potatoes. The day we had these we simple ate them as is and they did not last the day in fact they were gone before Robby could even try them. My batch made about 18 medium size meatballs.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MEATBALLS

1 Lb. ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk (I used fare life)
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

FOR THE GRAVY

2 Tablespoons butter or dairy free butter
2 Tablespoons flour, I used a gluten free flour
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups beef stock, can use more if you want a thinner gravy
1 Tablespoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Parsley to garnish if desired

DIRECTIONS

Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.
Grease 2 baking sheets with non stick spray and set aside.
Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.
Form meatball mixture to your desired size. I made them into about 1 1/2 inch balls. Place the meatballs on your prepared baking sheets. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and put them in the gravy to finish cooking through if needed.

To make the gravy add the butter into a large skillet. When the butter is melted add the flour and whisk constantly for about 30 seconds. Add in the beef stock and whisk until combined. Add the Worcestershire sauce and all of the seasonings except the parsley.
Allow the gravy to simmer until thickened, just a couple minutes. Add your meatballs and let simmer for another five minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy!