Smothered Meatballs

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Comforting ground beef meatballs baked in a creamy mushroom sauce with a bread crumb crust
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These smothered meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground beef with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. The secret is soaking bread in milk to bind the meatballs, keeping them juicy and flavorful. Topped with a savory sauce and baked until bubbly, they offer a hearty, satisfying meal that feels just like home cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish pairs wonderfully with green beans or mashed potatoes. It’s a nostalgic favorite that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.

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Smothered Meatballs

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 167.6

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These smothered meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground beef with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. The secret is soaking bread in milk to bind the meatballs, keeping them juicy and flavorful. Topped with a savory sauce and baked until bubbly, they offer a hearty, satisfying meal that feels just like home cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish pairs wonderfully with green beans or mashed potatoes. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, soak torn bread in 1/4 cup of milk for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, chopped onion, beaten eggs, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Add the ground beef to the bread mixture and mix thoroughly until just combined.
  5. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  6. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 4-5 minutes total. Drain excess fat.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the remaining 1 cup of milk. Stir until smooth.
  8. Pour the soup mixture over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  9. Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a 1.5-quart baking dish.
  10. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 167.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 1.5mg1%
Sodium 5213.1mg218%
Total Carbohydrate 28.8g10%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 7.2g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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