Steak Meatballs with Creamy Sauce
Tender steak meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce make an indulgent meal ideal for dinners or special occasions, perfect paired with mashed potatoes or pasta.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground steak beef sirloin or chuck
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ small onion finely grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion or shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley optional
- Mashed potatoes rice, or pasta (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef, egg, garlic, grated onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme; mix gently to combine.
- Form the mixture into medium-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with olive oil; sauté onion or shallot until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits; simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt; simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and coat with sauce; simmer 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve meatballs topped with creamy sauce, garnished with parsley, over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- Add a splash of white wine or brandy before adding broth for extra flavor.
- Stir in grated Parmesan for a richer sauce.
- Replace thyme with rosemary or oregano for a different herb profile.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and gently reheated in sauce.