Meatballs and Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Flour (for thickening)
• Optional: Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
5. While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Once hot, sprinkle flour into the skillet and whisk for 1 minute, creating a roux.
7. Slowly add beef broth to the roux, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Once meatballs are done, add them to the gravy and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Stir gently to coat.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot over mashed potatoes or as meatball subs with gravy.

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