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Meatloaf Meatballs

Meatloaf Meatballs

The ultimate comfort food, Meatloaf Meatballs are juicy and flavorful, topped with a rich brown gravy. A perfect easy weeknight dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup Ketchup
  • 2/3 cup Finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2 pounds Ground sirloin or ground round
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 (8-ounce) Cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 medium Onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3 cups Beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Nonstick Pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Panko crumbs with the milk and stir. Let the mixture sit for five minutes to allow the crumbs to absorb the milk.
  2. Add the eggs, ketchup, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
  3. Gently incorporate the ground sirloin into the mixture. Be careful not to overwork it; you just want everything to come together. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs to the pan, making sure not to crowd them. Cook until they are browned on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set them aside.
  5. In the same pan, add the butter. Once melted, toss in the mushrooms and onion slices. Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked mushrooms and onions. Stir to combine and cook for an additional minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  7. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  8. Add the reserved meatballs back to the pan, along with the Worcestershire sauce and additional black pepper. Let everything simmer together until the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. Once done, remove from heat and serve the meatballs hot, drizzled with the rich gravy.

Notes

Optional: add a few tablespoons of heavy cream to the gravy to give it some creaminess.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the gravy for some spice.