I tried this recipe last night because I had a hankering for some meatballs and mashed potatoes like I used to have in the "olden" days. I really thought they were good, so posting this recipe with the additions I made to flavor them up. You can triple the meatball portion and freeze the cooked meatballs to use in other recipes also. I kind of wish I had done that to pull them out for meatball subs and other quick meals, but will next time for sure.
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
1 pound lean hamburger
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
about 1 Tablespoon finely minced onion
1 garlic clove minced finely
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Mix all ingredients together well (I used my hands). Form into one inch balls. I used my cookie scoop. Place onto cookie sheets and cook in the oven for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Make sure they are cooked thoroughly.
In the meantime: Make the sauce:
SAUCE:
In a large fry pan:
On low heat: melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, add a little minced onion and simmer until soft/clear. Add 1/4 cup flour and whisk until creamy. Slowly add 1 cup half and half and 1 cup beef broth (I used one cup water and Better than bouillion beef flavored base). keep whisking so it doesn't get lumpy over medium low heat. Add 1 Tbsp sour cream, a little garlic powder, black pepper, and a small amount of Western dressing. check for salt-I didn't need any, but adjust seasoning if needed. Once incorporated dump in meatballs and stir to coat. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes. I used Simply potatoes mashed potatoes because we like them and they are easy!
