I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed potatoes. The savory cream sauce gives a tasty new twist to meatballs and always makes a memorable meal.
Meatballs with Cream Sauce
Meatballs with Cream Sauce
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- CREAM SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oats, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in flour, shaking off excess.
- Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at for 10 minutes. Turn meatballs; bake until meat is no longer pink, 12-15 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes.
- Drain meatballs on paper towels; transfer to a serving dish. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
4 each: 389 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
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