Description
Tender and juicy meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix gently and shape into medium-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sprinkle in flour, stirring for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use halal-certified beef to keep the dish halal.
- Chicken or turkey can be used instead of beef.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg