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Smothered Meatballs

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 167.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
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
  • 2 slices Bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup Milk, divided
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 10 3/4 oz Can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, soak torn bread in 1/4 cup of milk for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, chopped onion, beaten eggs, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. 4
    Add the ground beef to the bread mixture and mix thoroughly until just combined.
  5. 5
    Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  6. 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. 7
    In a small bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the remaining 1 cup of milk. Stir until smooth.
  8. 8
    Pour the soup mixture over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  9. 9
    Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a 1.5-quart baking dish.
  10. 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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