Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
– Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Skillet or frying pan
– Cooking spoon
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking sheet or plate (for resting the meatballs)
– Saucepan (for the gravy)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, I like to get everything organized before I start cooking. In a large mixing bowl, I combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. It’s messy but oh-so-fun to get in there with my hands and mix everything until it’s well combined. I usually shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball. I find that using wet hands keeps things from getting too sticky. Once my meatballs are ready, I set them aside to rest. (See the next page below to continue steps…)