These made from scratch meatballs are best when served over creamy mashed potatoes for a super satisfying meal on a chilly day. Into a mixing bowl – a lightly beaten egg, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and fresh ground black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley.

Add 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef and mix well. Voila! A fresh and tasty meatball mixture and you’re ready to roll. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty foil and coat it generously with non-stick cooking spray. Roll the meatball mixture into balls and try to make them about the size of golf balls.

Place them on the prepared foil and bake them in a preheated 425-degree oven for about 16 to 18 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the meatballs from the oven and reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees for the next round of baking.

Ingredients;

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef lean
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs I used Panko
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard coarse grain
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
    For Gravy
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth, low sodium or no sodium added
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • parsley for garnish
    For Mashed Potatoes
  • 5 large potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted, 1/2 stick
  • 1/4 cup skim milk add more if needed
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese light
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper or to taste

Instructions;

  1. Add all the meatball ingredients (excluding the olive oil) to a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium to high heat. Add meatballs and cook.
  4. Cook the meatballs on all sides, add more oil if needed. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add butter. Once melted, add onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent.
  6. Add in 2 tbsp of flour and the grated garlic. Fry this for 1 minute.
  7. Slowly whisk in the beef broth. Cook for about 3 minutes till sauce thickens.
  8. Mix in the tomato ketchup, bbq sauce, and paprika.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. If the sauce is too thick, add some beef broth or water.
  11. Add the meatballs back to the pan and let them toss in the sauce for about 1 minute.

For Mashed Potatoes

  1. Mash the boiled potatoes and place it in a big bowl.
  2. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.