Meatballs and Gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Serve them on their own or with egg noodles and caramelized onion for a delish dish.
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Meatballs and Gravy are a guaranteed crowd pleaser, your friends and family won’t be disappointed by this easy yet tasty recipe. This dish is very versatile as you can serve meatballs with gravy with just about anything or on their own.
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 25 Minute Meal: Make meatballs with gravy in less than 25 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All you need is a handful of simple, pantry friendly ingredients.
- Main Dish or Appetizer: Serve with additional sides for a complete meal or serve alongside the gravy for an appetizer.
Ingredient Notes
- Meatballs: You can use your favorite type of packaged or frozen meatballs.
Variations and Substitutions
- Turkey Meatballs – Make this recipe with turkey meatballs or ones made with ground pork in place of ground beef meatballs.
- Bake- Making for a crowd, place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake.
How to Make Meatballs with Gravy
These are the basic steps for making Meatballs and Gravy. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: MAKE MEATBALLS
Start by making the meatballs according to the package instructions in a large skillet on the stove top until cooked and tender. When done transfer them to a clean bowl.
STEP 2: START GRAVY
To make the gravy start by add the beef broth, to the skillet that was used to meat up the meatballs, and bring to a simmer. Then add flour and whisk until no clumps remain in the mixture.
STEP 3: FINISHING TOUCHES
Add milk and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened, adding additional milk to reach your desired consistency and yield. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To make this recipe ahead of time, follow the instructions as listed and store gravy and meatballs in separate airtight containers and transfer to the refrigerator.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store leftover meatballs in brown gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Freeze meatballs with brown gravy in a freezer safe in the freezer for up to 3 months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat meatballs with gravy in a skillet on the stovetop over low-medium heat until hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meatballs can be cooked either way, pan frying them with give them a crispy outside as opposed to baking in the oven. For this recipe it is best to cook in a skillet on the stove top as you will be making gravy in the same pan.
Easily double or half this recipe, just increase or decrease ingredients as necessary.
Meatballs in brown gravy pair with many foods from egg noodles to mashed potatoes to biscuits, the possibilities are endless.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Double Recipe: This is a great recipe to share with a crowd, increase ingredients and cook in batches in necessary.
- Homemade Meatballs: If you would like, you can also make this recipe with homemade meatballs instead of frozen or packaged.
- Smoother Gravy: Add optional butter for a smoother gravy. Adding an extra source of fat as butter will help to make the consistency of gravy even smoother and creamier.
- Seasoning: Use your favorite such as: Black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg etc.
- Vegetables: Add some sautéed onions or sliced mushrooms to the dish.
What to Serve with Meatballs with Gravy
- Air Fryer Biscuits
- Air Fryer Cheddar Bay Biscuit
- Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
- Caramelized Onions
- Egg Noodles
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Meatballs and Gravy
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Frozen Meatballs
Gravy:
- 2-3 cups Beef Broth
- ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1-2 cups Milk, as needed
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, optional
Instructions
- First make the meatball according to the package instructions in skillet on the stove top or oven. When done transfer them to a clean dish.
- To make the gravy start by add the beef broth, to the skillet that was used to heat up the meatballs, and bring to a simmer.
- Next, add in the flour and whisk until no clumps remain.
- Add milk and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened, adding additional milk as desired to make more “gravy” and to reach your desired consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet.
Expert Tips
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- Double Recipe: This is a great recipe to share with a crowd, proptionally increase ingredients and cook in batches in necessary.
- Homemade Meatballs: If you would like, you can also make this recipe with homemade meatballs instead of frozen or packaged.
- Smoother Gravy: Add optional butter for a smoother gravy. Adding an extra source of fat as butter will help to make the consistency of gravy even smoother and creamier.
- Seasoning: Black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg etc.
- Vegetables: Add some sautéed onions or sliced mushrooms to the dish.
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Estimated Nutritional Information
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